variable speed
collocation in Englishmeaningsofvariableandspeed
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variable
adjective
uk/ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/us/ˈver.i.ə.bəl/
likely to ...
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speed
noun
uk/spiːd/us/spiːd/
how fast ...
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(Definition ofvariableandspeedfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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These are variable geometry, andvariablespeed.
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The animation shown alongside demonstrates the functioning of thisvariablespeeddrive.
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The exact nature of the groove depth dynamics induced byvariablespeedof the boundary has not been explored.
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Each gearmotor was connected to solid statevariablespeedcontrollers which provided extremely close speed regulation of the belts.
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It was a continuousvariablespeedtransmission.
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I see nothing wrong withvariablespeedlimits.
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The tunnel was equipped with avariablespeedfan at the downwind end, a wave-maker at the upwind end, and beaches at both ends.
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Although most analytic techniques we described above do not work in thevariablespeedcase, some formulas can be derived and algorithms can be designed.
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The sampler manipulates these sound files using various playback techniques (variablespeed, direction, granulation), and further transformations are achieved by complex signal processing.
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The shape self-adaptability of this hand has been obtained by means of a multi-functional palm mechanism with three operating positions and an automaticallyvariablespeedtransmission.
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There is a review of speed limits andvariablespeedlimits.
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The danger withvariablespeedlimits is that accidents will increase dramatically.
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My third point is that on this road there arevariablespeedlimits.
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In particular trials are being conducted ofvariablespeedlimits outside schools on busy trunk roads.
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Variablespeedlimits are a tool that can be used to improve the road network.
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We should reconsider the whole issue of speed limits and perhaps considervariablespeedlimits.
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As of 2011, most new grid-connected wind turbines arevariablespeedwind turbinesthey are in somevariablespeedconfiguration.
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Variablespeedlimits and variable message signs are also welcome, although they are rather scarce at present.
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That, combined withvariablespeedlimits and other measures, will ease congestion and help keep traffic flowing.
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This new clause is intended to give mandatory force tovariablespeedlimits that are indicated by traffic signs.
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