accelerator (/əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tər/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tər/
Meaning
Meaning: program speeding startup growth
A program that helps startups grow quickly through intense support over a short period. It also means a car’s gas pedal.
Examples
🗣 The young company joined a startup accelerator that helped it grow rapidly within just three months.
Etymology
From ‘accelerate’ (Latin ‘accelerare’, to hasten) plus ‘-or’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in startups, cars, and physics (particle accelerator).
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Tags: business, startup