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split–second
adjective
: done very quickly
: very accurate or precise
Full Definition of SPLIT-SECOND
1
: occurring in a split second <a split–second decision>
2
: extremely precise <split–second timing>
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First Known Use of SPLIT-SECOND
1944
Related to SPLIT-SECOND
- Synonyms
- immediate, instant, split-second, straightaway
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