split-sec·ond
ˈsplit-ˈse-kənd 
1
: occurring in a split second
a split-second decision
2
: extremely precise
split-second timing
Examples of split-second in a Sentence
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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Madhu Gaganam, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Waukegan’s Carter Newsome had only a split-second to react.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Autofocus responds immediately and moves from near to distant subjects in a split second.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Key Benefits of Edge Computing Reduced Latency: Faster data processing is critical for applications such as autonomous vehicles, where split-second decisions are required.
—Madhu Gaganam, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Waukegan’s Carter Newsome had only a split-second to react.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Huskies guard Hassan Diarra shoved Neal in the chest and appeared to square up with his fists for a split second as the two were face-to-face.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Autofocus responds immediately and moves from near to distant subjects in a split second.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split-second. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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