high-speed
Americanadjective
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designed to operate or operating at a high speed.
a high-speed drill.
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Photography. suitable for minimum light exposure.
high-speed film; a high-speed lens.
adjective
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employing or requiring a very short exposure time
high-speed film
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recording or making exposures at a rate usually exceeding 50 and up to several million frames per second
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working, moving, or operating at a high speed
Etymology
Origin of high-speed
First recorded in 1870–75
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The inspector general recommended the high-speed rail authority update its travel policy to get advance written approval for trips, clarify expectations with staff and seek reimbursement for “unallowable expenses paid” from the consulting firms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
There is also a section of high-speed swerves, Russell said, which is similar to the fast Jeddah street track in Saudi Arabia.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
"These investments translate into high-speed connectivity, secure data analysis, and tech jobs for Ecuadorian workers, without compromising state security or user privacy," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Until then, jet fighters remain the main high-speed response to drones that enter European airspace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
It’s easy enough now, on the high-speed road in a dependable and comfortable car, with stopping places for shade and every service station vaunting its refrigeration.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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