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Definition of speeding

speeding

/ˈspiːdɪŋ/
speed · ing
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• noun

1

The act or offense of driving a motor vehicle faster than the legally permitted speed limit.

Example

"The driver was pulled over by the highway patrol and issued a fine for speeding in a school zone."

2

The act of moving, operating, or progressing at a high rate of speed.

Example

"The sudden speeding of the conveyor belt caused several packages to fall onto the factory floor."

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• adjective

1

Moving at a high rate of speed, or traveling faster than the legal speed limit.

Example

"The pedestrian waited on the curb for the speeding car to pass before crossing the street."

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• Rhymes for speeding

• Nearby Words

speedgun
speedily
speediness
speeding
speedo
speedometer
speedread

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Speeding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/speeding
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