"design speed" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} design speed (uncountable)
  1. Of a transport system (such as a road or railway), the assumed vehicle speed used in calculations when designing the system; typically the fastest speed at which it is deemed safe to use the system. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-design_speed-en-noun-AZFRDNAz
  2. Of something that moves (such as a vehicle or motor), the optimal speed as endorsed by its designers; typically in terms of some balance of various factors that are relevant to the object's purpose, such as longevity, efficiency and velocity. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-design_speed-en-noun-0awvkPcY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 39 61

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