time-lapse

adjective

ˈtīm-ˌlaps

: of, relating to, or constituting a motion picture made so that when projected a slow action (such as the opening of a flower bud) appears to be speeded up

Examples of time-lapse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This time-lapse video captures a view from the top of the Saddleback Mountains from roughly 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego video feeds provide real-time information, enabling faster response from both firefighters and the public. —

Michele Cardon, Orange County Register, 11 Sep. 2024 After identifying their location, Rick generated a time-lapse for each lake using Google Earth Engine, and then clicked through the images one-by-one looking for signs of a flood event. —

Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024 Watch a time-lapse video of The Daily Show’s set at the Athenaeum Center going up below. —

Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Aug. 2024 Take the quiz … OUT OF THEIR SHELLS – Cool time-lapse video shows flamingo chicks hatching — and growing rapidly. —

Fox News, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for time-lapse

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