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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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Often spread out across the world, players rely on split-second timing to make shots or passes.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The true star of the show here is the latest generation of the split seconds chronograph mechanism developed by Richard Mille and APLL (Audemars Piguet Le Locle).
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The second play was sensational for the split-second decision that was required, as well as for the execution.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Often spread out across the world, players rely on split-second timing to make shots or passes.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
Then, in a split second, Haliburton decided to dribble backward to hoist a prayer and go for the win.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The true star of the show here is the latest generation of the split seconds chronograph mechanism developed by Richard Mille and APLL (Audemars Piguet Le Locle).
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split-second. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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