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 testing took place in a cybersecurity lab, where the team evaluated Toshiba’s QKD system alongside Ciena’s high-speed encryptor and optical receiver.
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John Prisco, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But rather than a joyful but tranquil parade down the stage during the commencement ceremony, what happened instead was a high-speed foot chase, as Al Arab sprinted across the stage, clutching his baby boy, with a university police officer darting behind him.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 22 May 2025
What was different this time around was the track layout, with more high-speed corners suiting him and his car better.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Ground transportation is being enhanced with new high-speed rail connections and road networks linking major tourism destinations.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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John Prisco, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But rather than a joyful but tranquil parade down the stage during the commencement ceremony, what happened instead was a high-speed foot chase, as Al Arab sprinted across the stage, clutching his baby boy, with a university police officer darting behind him.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 22 May 2025
What was different this time around was the track layout, with more high-speed corners suiting him and his car better.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Ground transportation is being enhanced with new high-speed rail connections and road networks linking major tourism destinations.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-speed. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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