instant replay
noun
: a video recording of an action (such as a play in football) that can be played back (as in slow motion) immediately after the action has been completed
also
: the playing of such a recording
Examples of instant replay in a Sentence
They showed the winning goal again in an instant replay.
We watched the goal again on instant replay.
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Think of all the different results in NFL history if officials used instant replay for any occurrence.
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
But amid the instant replay to determine if the correct call was made when 76ers defender Kelly Oubre Jr. fell to the ground, Banchero walked onto the court to make his case.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
The instant replay feature in particular is transformative for both the customer and venue operator.
—David Silberman, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
At the time, there was no instant replay for calls on the base paths.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
But amid the instant replay to determine if the correct call was made when 76ers defender Kelly Oubre Jr. fell to the ground, Banchero walked onto the court to make his case.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
The instant replay feature in particular is transformative for both the customer and venue operator.
—David Silberman, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
At the time, there was no instant replay for calls on the base paths.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for instant replay
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“Instant replay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instant%20replay. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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