revs

[rษ›vz]

revs Definition

short for revolutions per minute, a unit used to measure the frequency of rotation.

Using revs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "revs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car's engine was running at 5000 revs per minute.

  • Example

    The drill has a maximum speed of 2000 revs per minute.

  • Example

    He shifted gears when the revs got too high.

revs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for revs

  • rpm
  • rotation speed
  • rotational velocity
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Summary: revs in Brief

'Revs' [rษ›vz] is short for 'revolutions per minute,' a unit of measurement for the frequency of rotation. It is commonly used to describe the speed of engines and other rotating machinery, as in 'The car's engine was running at 5000 revs per minute.'