tempo

Definition

A frequency or rate.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian tempo, from Latin tempus (“time”). Doublet of tense. (truck or cargo van): A genericized trademark, originally associated with the manufacturer Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werke GmbH.

Example Sentences

• "10 calls per hour isn't a bad start, but we'll need to up the tempo if we want to reach our target of selling insurance policies."
• "The conductor asked the orchestra to increase the tempo."
• "The song has a slow tempo that makes it relaxing."