accelerator

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/ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪ.t̬ɚ/

noun
something that makes a process happen or makes something progress more quickly

accelerator in a sentence

  • “A typical accelerator in Silicon Valley is the Y Combinator.”
  • “Good companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum.”
  • “In the postwar period, governments saw co-operatives as an economic accelerator.”
  • “Accelerators offer you a way to pay off your mortgage sooner by increasing the number or amount of payments.”

What does “accelerator” mean?

accelerator (noun) means something that makes a process happen or makes something progress more quickly. It is pronounced /ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪ.t̬ɚ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "accelerator" mean?
accelerator (noun) means: something that makes a process happen or makes something progress more quickly
How do you pronounce "accelerator"?
"accelerator" is pronounced /ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪ.t̬ɚ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "accelerator" in a sentence?
Here is "accelerator" used in a sentence: A typical accelerator in Silicon Valley is the Y Combinator.

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