Split Second Definition

noun
An instant; a flash.
American Heritage
A fraction of a second.
Webster's New World
The nick of time; a brief moment.
Luckily, no other cars were nearby, and the fire engine's driver was able to swerve into another lane a split second before striking the SUV, Baker said.
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Noun

Singular:
split second
Plural:
split seconds

Origin of Split Second

  • Short for split second hands a stopwatch with two second hands, one beneath the other, one of which may be stopped independently of the other

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Split Second Sentence Examples

  • In the split second before the cat ducked under the bed, Jessi was aware of the man's size and intense gaze.

  • The date and time are automatically synchronized with the time broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, so you can be sure you are getting split-second precision and accuracy.

  • This is a nice feature but many people are concerned about that split second where the lens does not darken as the welding arc is first struck.

  • If Talon killed Jonny during that split second of vulnerability, before Jonny gained Czerno's powers, he could become the Black God.

  • Rhyn shoved her into the side of the building with a massive paw, holding her there for a split second as a warning before he launched himself at the vampire.

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