Fast-forward Definition
făst-fôrwərd
fast-forwards
noun
A control mechanism on an audio or video player that permits rapid advancement of a recording.
American Heritage
The setting on an electronic playback device, allowing the user to skip portions and advance at an accelerated speed to a later section of a disc, tape, etc.
Webster's New World
The state of being in rapid advancement or progression, as of a film or a sequence of events.
American Heritage
The act or condition of speeding up and advancing.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
verb
To advance an audio or video recording rapidly.
American Heritage
To advance to a later time at an accelerated speed.
Webster's New World
To advance (an audio or video recording) rapidly.
American Heritage
To speed up the progression of (a sequence of events).
American Heritage
Alternative spelling of fast forward.
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