Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪkən/
noun a situation or event that causes something to happen or change more quickly
A1 The quicken of my heartbeat signaled my excitement.
A2 She felt a quicken in her step as she approached the finish line.
B1 The quicken of technology has greatly improved communication in recent years.
B2 The quicken of economic growth has led to an increase in job opportunities.
C1 The quicken of social change requires us to adapt quickly to new norms.
C2 The quicken of scientific advancements is revolutionizing the way we live our lives.
verb to make or become faster or more active
A1 I need to quicken my pace if I want to catch the bus.
A2 She tried to quicken her breathing as she ran the marathon.
B1 The new software will quicken the process of data entry.
B2 The caffeine in coffee can help quicken your heartbeat.
C1 The economic stimulus package was designed to quicken the recovery of the country's economy.
C2 The advancements in technology have quickened the pace of innovation in the industry.
formal The new software program is designed to quicken the process of data analysis.
informal Adding more RAM to your computer can really quicken things up.
slang Let's add some caffeine to quicken our pace on this project.
figurative The adrenaline rush seemed to quicken his heartbeat.
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