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 Satellite Broadband Satellite broadband is critical for production in areas without high-speed internet. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 The United States is teaming up with partners to build and broaden digital infrastructure so that countries don’t have to give up their security and privacy to gain high-speed, affordable Internet connections. Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024 In recent years Dish tried and failed to transition to a nationwide wireless carrier, while seeing millions of pay-TV subscribers cancel for streaming services and operators that include high-speed broadband, such as Comcast and Charter. Alex Sherman, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024 While a student at Stanford University, Tracy was in a dangerous high-speed motorcycle incident with five-time Olympic gold medalist Eric Heiden. Emily Weaver, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-speed 

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

high-speed

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

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