instant replay
Also called, British, action replay .Television.
the recording and immediate rebroadcasting of a segment of a live television broadcast, especially of a sports event: an instant replay of the touchdown pass.
a segment recorded and immediately rebroadcast.
Informal. the repetition, review, or reenactment of something immediately or soon after its initial occurrence.
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How to use instant replay in a sentence
The NFL tweaked its instant replay system Wednesday when team owners ratified a proposal to expand the duties of the replay assistant in the press box on a limited scope of calls.
NFL rule changes: Modified instant replay, more positions allowed to wear single-digit jerseys | Mark Maske | April 21, 2021 | Washington PostGet an instant replayRoku devices include an instant replay feature that will rewind the last 10 seconds of whatever you’re watching and even turn on captions too—perfect for those occasions when you didn’t quite catch what was said.
The missed kick came soon after the Bears had an apparent interception by cornerback Duke Shelley overturned by an instant replay review.
Saints advance to set up a Drew Brees-Tom Brady showdown in second round | Mark Maske | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostHe was ruled down by contact at the spot of the interception on an instant replay review.
Cam Newton’s struggles continue as Patriots’ postseason hopes plummet with loss to Rams | Mark Maske | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostPackers Coach Matt LaFleur appeared to consider an instant replay challenge but opted against it.
Aaron Rodgers continues to thrive. Mitchell Trubisky? Not so much. | Mark Maske | November 30, 2020 | Washington Post
Two major decisions yesterday fanned the flames of the instant replay debate in soccer.
Later, Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa provided a bit of instant replay commentary.
British Dictionary definitions for instant replay
another name for action replay
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