SPLIT-SECOND Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsplit-ˈse-kənd

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as in instantaneous

done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time a day trader who is used to making split-second decisions

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split second

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noun

as in minute

a very small space of time a devastating accident can cause everything in your life to change in a split second

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Adjective

Once upon a time, in the land of snobby sommeliers, a diner was expected to make a split-second decision about a wine’s acceptability the moment a taste of a wine was poured. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2024 While an expert human player can still defeat the bot, the system demonstrates the potential for machines to master complex physical tasks that require split-second decision-making and adaptability. —

Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2024

Noun

An average driver struggles to manage these extreme circumstances, and a split second can mean the difference between life and death. —

New Atlas, 30 July 2024 That Donald Trump is alive today is only a result of sheer luck — a bullet that missed by less than an inch, a head tilt at the right split second. —

The Editors, National Review, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for split-second

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