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What does "speed" mean?

See in a sentence

In addition to the idiom beginning with speed, also see full speed ahead; up to par (speed).

See speed in WNW Idioms

at speed

Chiefly Brit. quickly; rapidly

speed up

to increase in speed; go or make go faster; accelerate

up to speed

working or operating at full speed, maximum efficiency, etc.
Informal fully informed or having enough information

See speed in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

up to speed

Operating at maximum speed.

Producing something or performing at an acceptable rate or level.

Informal

Fully informed of or conversant with: I'm not up to speed on these issues yet.

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