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average speed
noun
the total distance traveled divided by the total time elapsed.
Word History and Origins
Origin of average speed1
Example Sentences
His average speed of 77.9mph was the slowest recorded by an England seamer since 2006 and was not compensated by accuracy.
They also must make an assumption about the average speed of the bullet.
The highest speed recorded was 89mph in January 2025 but the average speed was most often about 28mph, according to road safety partnership GoSafe.
GoSafe published the monthly total of speeding offences in 20mph areas, as well as the highest and average speed.
Britain's Moss piloted the car at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza the same year, setting the fastest lap at an average speed of 134mph before retiring.
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When To Use
Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance that something has traveled by the total amount of time it took it to travel that distance.Speed is how fast something is going at a particular moment. Average speed measures the average rate of speed over the extent of a trip. Average speed is usually applied to vehicles like cars, trains, and airplanes. It is often measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph).Average speed is used in all kinds of fields, including physics, astronomy, and transportation.
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