instant replay

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noun

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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Origin of instant replay

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Words nearby instant replay

instantize, instantly, instant message, instant messaging, instant photography, instant replay, instar, instate, in statu quo, instauration, instead

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 Post
Get 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.
7 tips and tricks to master your Roku|David Nield|March 18, 2021|Popular-Science
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 Post
He 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 Post

Packers 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
Add to that the DISH Anywhere app, and you have instant access to the program guide and the ability to record shows on the go.
Four TV Shows We Can’t Wait to Return In 2015|DISH|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But in the next instant, Peters is stepping back to the table and snatching up the knife.
Synagogue Slay: When Cops Have to Kill|Michael Daly|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Having just crossed the country in coach, I needed instant spiritual repair.
Beer Countries vs. Wine Countries|Clive Irving|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The problem starts in that instant of electric mistrust when the cop reaches for his gun, or employs a homicidal chokehold.
The Only Way to End Police Violence|Michael Tomasky|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The instant you are deemed a candidate for arrest, you become not so much a person as a “perp.”
‘I Can’t Breathe!’ ‘I Can’t Breathe!’ A Moral Indictment of Cop Culture|Michael Daly|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But at the instant I caught a sight of my counterfeit presentment in a shop window, and veiled my haughty crest.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
How is it that one instant of time should work those effects in the human mind which are so lasting in their results!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
Wharton and Louis had withdrawn their hands at the same instant they caught his eye; and the Duke turned into the circle.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Blanche stood an instant looking into the lighted room and hesitating—flushed a little, smiling, extremely pretty.
Confidence|Henry James
She saw his back for an instant against the pale gloom of the garden, in which vapour was curling.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett

British Dictionary definitions for instant replay

instant replay

noun

another name for action replay

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