The results of this generalized speedup of the corporate metabolism are multiple: shorter product life cycles, more leasing and renting, more frequent buying and selling, more ephemeral consumption patterns, […]
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Speedup
Synonyms for "speedup" (51 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
accelerate progress
Adjective(1 words)
accelerating motion
Strong matches (15)
Verb(2 words)
boost speedhasten completion
Noun(1 words)
Related words (25)
impetusinformation explosionintensificationmagnificationpickuppopulation explosionquickeningredoublingreinforcementstep upstep-upstrengtheningthrusttightening
Noun(7 words)
increase in velocityincrease pace of workquickeningspeed increasespeedup factorspeedup ratiosudden speed increase
Verb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acceleration, acc, accelerando, accelerate progress, accelerating motion.
- Sentence evidence is available for speedup, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "speedup".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "speedup"
Keep "speedup" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "speedup" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "speedup", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "speedup" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
3 entriesalgorithm speeduphardware speedupparallel speedup
Collocations
6 entriesalgorithm speeduphardware speedupparallel speedupspeedup factorspeedup techniquespeedup time
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
There were, of course, those observers who argued that since in some industries 50 or 60 per cent of those employed were scientific, technical, and administrative staff, the employer would soon include them in his speedup plans.
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For the mass of new workers who had not come out of a syndicalist or craft tradition, incentive pay and the speedup idea carried relatively little negative meaning.
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The strike was over a speedup of the assembly line, which in the previous week had increased from 49 to 58 cars per hour. Out of this strike emerged the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement (DRUM).
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Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "speedup"?
Closest matches include acceleration, acc, accelerando, accelerate progress, accelerating motion.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "speedup"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.