accelerated
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Moving or progressing faster than is usual.
Adjective
Examples
The requirement that students read textual materials before their first class is probably more important for accelerated than intensive courses, but it is relevant for both.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Happening sooner than expected.
Adjective
Examples
OMB's November 15 deadline for the PAR submission is earlier than the statutory deadline. OMB's recent memorandum to agency heads on the subject made this accelerated deadline permanent
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accelerated” mean?
Moving or progressing faster than is usual.
Is “accelerated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.