two-speed

adjective

1. (of a transmission system) having two settings
2. (of an economic system) allowing one sector to grow at a faster rate than another

Example Sentences

“Failure to make progress means inequalities will continue to deepen, increasing the risk of a fragmented, two-speed world.”

From Seattle Times

For example, a Cuisinart two-speed blender, listed at $59.99 but discounted at 25%, was available for $44.99 at grocery chain Fred Meyer.

From Seattle Times

The two-speed fan is also made almost entirely out of aluminum and comes in one of several colors, rendering it both stylish and durable.

From The Verge

For now this has created a two-speed economy, he says, with sectors such as food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals booming at a time when economic surveys for May suggest the cost of living crisis is hitting Northern Ireland harder than most UK regions.

From Reuters

The two-speed take-up means in practice that while Blanco the plumber saw the electricity bill for his apartment double to 270 euros per month in the winter, retired engineer Cosmes Cuesta saw his bills drop from 120 euros in December to just 43 euros in April after his panels were installed.

From Reuters