Speed is the measure of distance covered relative to the time taken to cover it. This is a commonly used all purpose description of both metaphoric and actual actions, and usually refers to a positive or negative context. As a functional measure, it's also used to describe processes of actions or processes like cookery or computer system responses. Measurement of speed my be in terms denoted by the reference, like miles per hour, gigahertz, megabytes per second, or cookery times.
Examples of Speed:
|With the dazzling speed of an uninspired, lethargic comatose snail.|
Speed of intellectual processes wasn't his defining personal characteristic.
Need for Speed.
The cheetah is an atypical member of the cat family that is unique in its speed, while lacking climbing abilities.