fast-forward
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1fast–for·ward
noun, often attributive \ˌfas(t)-ˈfȯr-wərd\Definition of FAST-FORWARD
1
: a function of an electronic device that advances a recording at a higher than normal speed
2
: a state or an instance of rapid advancement <put her career in fast-forward>
See First Known Use of FAST-FORWARD
1948
2fast–forward
verbDefinition of FAST-FORWARD
transitive verb
1
: to advance (a magnetic tape) using the fast-forward of a tape player
2
: to bypass (as a commercial) by fast-forwarding
intransitive verb
1
: to advance a magnetic tape using the fast-forward
2
: to proceed rapidly forward especially in time <fast–forward to the future>
First Known Use of FAST-FORWARD
1974
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