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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instance of quickloading.

Verb

1. 1
   To load a previous save with a rapid keystroke, especially if this can be done while already actively playing.

Example

More examples

"Tom accidentally pressed the quickload key instead of the quicksave key."

Etymology

From quick + load. Attested at least since 1992, as a feature in the game Wolfenstein 3D (in the form "Quick Load").

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