accelerated

adjective

ac·​cel·​er·​at·​ed ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce accelerated (audio)
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Synonyms of acceleratednext
1
: occurring or developing at a faster rate than usual
an industry that is growing at an accelerated pace
2
: designed to be completed in a shorter length of time than usual
taking an accelerated course in English

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The equipment reignited concerns about the antiquated air traffic control system, leading Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to announce an accelerated timeline to overhaul the entire air traffic control system by 2028. Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025 Julian Lee is part of an accelerated MBA program at the school. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025 Most notable to us during testing was the HyperVelocity accelerated suction, which required only a single back-and-forth swipe to remove pet hair and cat litter from different carpets. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 Simardev Gulati, co-founder and chief executive officer of Everbloom, said the accelerated timeline enables the company to bring circular materials to market faster without sacrificing performance as brands face tightening emissions targets and regulatory pressure. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accelerated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of accelerate

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of accelerated was in 1904

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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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