split-second

adjective

split-sec·ond | \ˈsplit-ˈse-kənd

Definition of split-second

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : occurring in a split second a split-second decision

2 : extremely precise split-second timing

split second

noun

Definition of split second (Entry 2 of 2)

: a fractional part of a second : flash

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Noun

In a split second, it was all over. a devastating accident can cause everything in your life to change in a split second

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Fans learned quickly not to get too attached to characters, because Martin doesn't hesitate to kill off characters who feel like vital protagonists in a split second. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "George R.R. Martin Finally Explained Why He Keeps Killing All Your Favorite 'Game of Thrones' Characters," 12 Aug. 2018 That split second, Ballard said, will create problems in the pros. — Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: Colts' Chris Ballard breaks down film on picks from NFL Draft," 1 May 2018 That split second where the game that looks to be ebbing towards a natural, premeditated end gets flipped on it's head, with the remainder of the match plunged into ambiguity is unprecedented in terms of entertainment. — SI.com, "6 Teams That Had Victory Snatched From Them at the Death," 18 June 2018 Two men, apparently civilians, were walking into the area just meters (yards) from the motorcycles at the moment of the explosion, which a split second later was followed by a second possible blast. — Washington Post, "Police: Indonesia suicide bombings work of 2 families," 15 May 2018 Fans simply saw a great play lasting a split second or two. — John Shea, SFChronicle.com, "Brandon Crawford’s All-Star journey: From family tragedy to national spotlight," 12 July 2018 For a split second, I was confused, then saw my body and red board shorts marinating in a cloud of blood. — Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, "The Man Who Survived a Rattler, Bear, and Shark Attack," 10 July 2018 Within a split second, one of the dogs, Dwight, a 55-pound rescue, panicked, squeezed through a gate slat and tore off toward Jefferson Avenue. — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, "Dog found covered in blood, urine and feces after fleeing fireworks," 2 July 2018 Two men, apparently civilians, were walking into the area just meters (yards) from the motorcycles at the moment of the explosion, which a split second later was followed by a second possible blast. — Washington Post, "Police: Indonesia suicide bombings work of 2 families," 15 May 2018

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