Speedup
(noun)
An increase in speed or rate of activity.
Origin:
Derived from the combination of the words "speed" which means the rate at which something moves or operates, and "up" which means to increase or accelerate.
Examples:
- The new software resulted in a significant speedup of the computer's performance.
- The speedup of the production process helped the company to meet its deadline.
- The speedup of the assembly line allowed the factory to produce more units in less time.
- The speedup in delivery times was a major selling point for the company.
- A speedup in the rate of economic growth is usually seen as a positive development.