split-sec·ond
ˈsplit-ˈse-kənd 
1
: occurring in a split second
a split-second decision
2
: extremely precise
split-second timing
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Adjective
a day trader who is used to making split-second decisions
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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Adam Liptak, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
What happened immediately before the moment of force would typically be most important because officers must make split-second judgments, the Justice Department said.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Vegas scored for the second time in four games a split second after the horn sounded to end a period, and the Rangers-Knights game remained tied 1-1 into the 3rd period.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
At Wednesday’s argument in the case, Barnes v. Felix, No. 23-1239, some justices expressed concerns about second-guessing police officers’ split-second judgments.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
What happened immediately before the moment of force would typically be most important because officers must make split-second judgments, the Justice Department said.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
These decisions need to be made in split seconds around the rim, and the cat-and-mouse game that big defenders have to play against guards is exceedingly difficult.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Vegas scored for the second time in four games a split second after the horn sounded to end a period, and the Rangers-Knights game remained tied 1-1 into the 3rd period.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split-second. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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