Synonyms for acceleration
ækˌsɛl əˈreɪ ʃənac·cel·er·a·tion

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1. accelerationnoun

   Antonyms:
   deceleration, retardation

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1. accelerationnoun

   an increase in rate of change

   "modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change"

   Synonyms:
   speedup, quickening

   Antonyms:
   retardation, deceleration, slowing

2. acceleration, quickening, speedupnoun

   the act of accelerating; increasing the speed

   Synonyms:
   speedup, quickening

   Antonyms:
   deceleration, retardation, slowing

3. accelerationnoun

   (physics) a rate of increase of velocity

   Synonyms:
   speedup, quickening

   Antonyms:
   deceleration, retardation, slowing

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Physics
   • Rate
   • Speed

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1. accelerationnoun

   Synonyms:
   hastening, increase of velocity

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1. List of paraphrases for "acceleration":

   accelerating, accel, accelerated, accelerate, speeding-up, accelerator, expedite, expediting

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1. Selma Hepp:

   Some early data suggests that the buyer frenzy experienced this spring is tapering, though many buyers still remain in the market, nevertheless, less competition and more for-sale homes suggest we may be seeing the peak of home price acceleration. Going forward, home price growth may ease off but stay in the double digits through year-end.

2. Montreal Children:

   We are seeing an acceleration of this issue, and I worry that we have not yet seen the peak.

3. Burt Flickinger:

   It's really concerning news that a company as well managed as Macy's is having such a tough time growing sales, it's a broader issue. It's an acceleration of a retail ice age.

4. John Goldstein:

   Large companies are pushing sustainability up and down their supply chains. Governments are getting more active and engaged. You're seeing it everywhere, you can see and feel the acceleration going on.

5. Brendan Mulhern:

   The ongoing economic recovery, near-term headwinds relating to the virus aside, will be further supported by increased fiscal spending, the continued acceleration of nominal income growth will ensure a continued sharp recovery in activity which will serve as a further tailwind for cyclical parts of the market, in particular materials and energy.