quick time

noun

1. Military. a rate of marching in which 120 paces, each of 30 inches (76.2 centimeters), are taken in a minute.

quick time

noun

1. military the normal marching rate of 120 paces to the minute Compare double time double time

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick time¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

This is the second time England have tried it and the second time they have reverted to one gaffer in pretty quick time.

From BBC

“That’s a pretty significant shift in a pretty quick time period.”

From Los Angeles Times

"After a really quite quick time you think 'I can do this'."

From BBC

Verstappen was still struggling, despite Red Bull bringing their own upgrade, unable to set consistently quick times and running wide at Rivazza at one point.

From BBC

Perez's attempts to set a quick time in the second session were torpedoed by slower cars getting in his way on each of his laps and he ended up seventh fastest.

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