High-speed

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That operates, moves or takes place at a greater than normal speed.

    "Dead-man's handle, automatic train stop, quick-acting compressed-air brake specially suited for high-speed working, and regenerative braking are among the features of the new locomotives."

Adjective
  1. 1
    operating at high speed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
fasthigh-velocityrapid

Example

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"The report from the National Development and Reform Committee says that the advance in rural high-speed telecommunication infrastructure is the main reason for the increase in Internet users."

Related phrases

high speed steelhigh-speed railhigh-speed steel

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