1
: operated or adapted for operation at high speed
2
: relating to the production of short-exposure photographs of rapidly moving objects or events of short duration

Examples of high-speed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There had been high-speed pursuits before on L.A. freeways. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024 On April 3, the pro athlete used his Instagram Stories to apologize for his part in the high-speed accident. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Related article China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Reuters, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024 Following the design of FDA food labels, these broadband labels will provide easy-to-understand, accurate information about the cost and performance of high-speed internet service to help consumers avoid junk fees, price hikes, and other unexpected costs. Cora Lewis, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024 So as of today, consumers will have simple, easy-to-read facts about price, the speed, the data allowances and other aspects of high-speed internet service upfront. Abc News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024 How big are solar flares Solar flares are giant explosions of electromagnetic radiation that emit light, energy and high-speed particles. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024 Koehn describes it as a wispy layer of high-speed gas that’s coming off the Sun. Justine Calma, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2024 The high-speed internet provider is nearing right-of-way agreements to add service in Mooresville, Wilmington and Kannapolis, Jess George, head of government and community affairs for Google Fiber’s east region, told The Charlotte Observer in an exclusive interview. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-speed was in 1844

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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-speed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

high-speed

adjective
-ˈspēd
: going or made for operation at high speed

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