rate of change
noun phrase
: a value that results from dividing the change in a function of a variable by the change in the variable
velocity is the rate of change in distance with respect to time
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Human populations and ecosystems are struggling to keep up with the rate of change.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
Much of this rapid rate of change was driven by new ways of composing, experiencing and sharing music via vinyl, cassettes, CDs and mp3s.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Given the fast rate of change in technology and companies’ scaling challenges, looking for candidates who have the right balance of experience along with a growth mindset is critical.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the national rate of change over the same period of time was 42%.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
Much of this rapid rate of change was driven by new ways of composing, experiencing and sharing music via vinyl, cassettes, CDs and mp3s.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Given the fast rate of change in technology and companies’ scaling challenges, looking for candidates who have the right balance of experience along with a growth mindset is critical.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In comparison, the national rate of change over the same period of time was 42%.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Rate of change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rate%20of%20change. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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