rate of speed

English

Noun

rate of speed (plural rates of speed)

  1. Speed; rate of travel.

Usage notes

This phrase is often objected to on the grounds that it is redundant[1] or that it confuses speed with acceleration.[2]

References

  1. ^ Brians, Paul (25 May 2016) Common Errors in English Usage‎[1]
  2. ^ Tracy, David (18 April 2017) “Stop Saying 'Rate Of Speed'”, in Jalopnik‎[2]
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