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

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The modern financial system is predicated on the assumption of continuous, high-speed connectivity; any interruption, however brief, could disrupt markets, halt trading and lead to significant monetary losses. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025 Arctic nuclear reactors, high-speed rail The vision for Greenland, one of the people said, could include a hub for artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, space launches, micro nuclear reactors and high-speed rail. Rachael Levy and Alexandra Ulmer, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025 But its biggest opportunity by far is in high-speed residential internet access, a market that the research firm Quilty Space expects to account for 63% of Starlink revenue this year. Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 All that’s needed to access high-speed wireless broadband is a power outlet and a nano SIM from a mobile network provider. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-speed

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 19 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

high-speed

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

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