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Definition of speedup

speedup

/ˈspiːdˌʌp/
speed · up
Plural:speedups
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speedup Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An increase in the rate of speed, progress, or activity.

Example

"Upgrading the server hardware resulted in a noticeable speedup in data processing."

2

An employer's demand for increased output from workers without a corresponding increase in wages.

Example

"The factory union voted to go on strike to protest the management's latest assembly-line speedup."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed or hyphenated form 'speedup' (or 'speed-up') is used exclusively as a noun, whereas the two-word open form 'speed up' functions as a phrasal verb.

• Nearby Words

speedskater
speedskating
speedster
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Speedup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/speedup
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