top speed
"Top speed" refers to the highest velocity an object, particularly a vehicle, can achieve under specific conditions.
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Definition
C1Mechanics
(technical)The maximum achievable velocity of any moving object.
Example
- The top speed of the new drone model is 80 kilometers per hour.
B2Transportation
(common)The fastest velocity a vehicle can reach.
Example
- The car's top speed is 220 kilometers per hour.
B1General
(informal)The highest rate of motion or activity.
Example
- The athlete ran at top speed to win the race.
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