pace wise

USAGE SUMMARY

"pace wise" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is most commonly used to indicate the rate at which something happens or is done. For example, "We are making good progress with the project, pace wise."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Sport

General

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

36 min: Armitage cruises into space out wide – pace-wise England are at a different level to their opponents.

The Guardian - Sport

As Claudio Ranieri pointed out after the match, he shares the Foxes' penchant for intensive running and is no slouch pace-wise.

The Guardian - Sport

But the impetus was lost because of problems down the spine of the team – Didier Drogba contracted malaria, Frank Lampard and John Terry were injured, and I think Terry is struggling pace-wise.

Independent

"I am very confident about Barcelona, pace-wise.

BBC

Pace-wise everything turned out as we expected.

BBC

We weren't going ballistic flat-out but it was a pretty tasty race pace-wise.

BBC

This year pace-wise it has been very close through the year.

BBC

They are not that far behind pace-wise so they could still be a threat with their long-run pace.

BBC

Victory Square is a danger on the class drop but will be up against it pace-wise.

Los Angeles Times

It's the kick that is Peugeot Dad's undoing, the kick at 3 25, when he realizes his simple human body cannot compete pace-wise with a bicycle, and in one moment of sheer anger-induced desperation he tries to kick the back tire out, but then his stride is off, and his landing foot immediately wobbles, and then—.

Vice

Even some proponents of drilling say the D.E.C.'s measured pace has been wise.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "pace wise" to qualify statements about speed, progress, or tempo, ensuring clarity in contexts where these aspects are critical. For example, "The project is on track, pace wise."

Common error

Avoid using "pace wise" in situations where "speed", "rate", or "progress" would be more appropriate or clearer. Ensure the term aligns with the specific aspect you're qualifying.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "pace wise" functions as an adverbial modifier, specifying the aspect of "pace" or speed to which a statement applies. It qualifies the statement by indicating that it is related to the rate at which something happens, as demonstrated in Ludwig's examples.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Sport

30%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Science

10%

General

5%

Academia

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "pace wise" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase that functions as an adverbial modifier, used to qualify a statement concerning the speed or rate of progress. Ludwig indicates that it's most common in news, sports, and general contexts, and while acceptable, might be substituted with more formal alternatives like "in terms of speed" in academic or highly formal settings. When using "pace wise", ensure it accurately reflects the intended meaning and context to avoid ambiguity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

speed-wise

Replaces "pace" with the direct synonym "speed", maintaining the structure and meaning.

tempo-wise

Substitutes "pace" with "tempo", emphasizing rhythmic speed or rate.

progress-wise

Changes "pace" to "progress", focusing on advancement rather than speed.

rate-wise

Employs "rate" instead of "pace", highlighting the frequency or measure of something.

in terms of speed

Rephrases to use a more descriptive phrase, focusing on speed.

regarding the tempo

Uses a formal tone to refer to tempo, altering the structure.

with respect to velocity

Replaces the original phrase to explicitly address velocity.

concerning the rate

A formal alternative focusing on "rate" rather than "pace".

as far as timing is concerned

Introduces a more complex structure, shifting the focus to timing.

from a timing perspective

Offers a viewpoint centered on the aspect of timing.

FAQs

How can I effectively use "pace wise" in a sentence?

Use "pace wise" to specify that your statement relates to the speed or rate at which something is done or progresses. For instance, "Pace wise, the development team is ahead of schedule" indicates the team's speed is faster than planned.

What are some alternatives to "pace wise"?

Alternatives include "speed wise", "tempo wise", or "rate wise", depending on whether you're referring to general speed, rhythmic tempo, or a specific measured rate.

In what contexts is "pace wise" most appropriately used?

"Pace wise" is suitable in contexts where you need to quickly qualify a statement about how fast or slow something is occurring, particularly in sports, project management, or general evaluations of progress.

Is "pace wise" formal or informal?

"Pace wise" is generally considered neutral to slightly informal. In very formal or academic writing, more precise language such as "in terms of speed" or "regarding the rate" may be preferred.