Definition of deceleration

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Definition of deceleration

  • a decrease in rate of change (noun)

    Examples

    1. the deceleration of the arms race

    Synonyms

    1. retardation
    2. slowing
  • (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity (noun)
  • the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed (noun)

    Examples

    1. he initiated deceleration by braking

See definition of deceleration in Merriam Webster