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split–second
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
split–second
(adjective)
split second
(noun)
split–second
adjective
split–second
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPLIT–SECOND
always used before a noun
1
:
done very quickly
a
split-second
decision
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2
:
very accurate or precise
split-second
timing
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