quick time

noun

: a rate of marching in which 120 steps each 30 inches in length are taken in one minute

Examples of quick time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The player controls eight different characters in the space of one night, leading them to make choices that can either spell their salvation or their doom, with QTE (quick time event) button mashes scattered throughout. —

Aimee Hart, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 In a recent sprint from zero to 60-mph by Car and Driver the latest iteration of the GT-R posted a super quick time of 2.9 seconds. —

Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Obiri is yet to test herself over a fast, flat marathon course, and the Olympic race is also unlikely to yield a quick time. —

George Ramsay, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024 Alvarez in particular made excellent progress, showcasing a strong arm and quick times to the plate, getting into a stance with one knee down until seeing a runner take off. —

Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quick time

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