instant replay
1 of 1noun/ˈɪns.tənt ri:p.leɪ/
Forms:instant replays
1
the immediate playback of an important moment in a sports competition on television, usually shown in slow motion
An instant replay is a feature used in sports broadcasts to show a short part of a game or match again, right after it happens. It allows viewers to see important moments, such as a goal, a key play, or a controversial decision, from different angles or in slow motion. Instant replays help highlight significant events and give the audience a closer look at the action they may have missed or want to see again. This feature is commonly used in live sports coverage to enhance the viewing experience.
- The referee used an instant replay to check if the goal was offside.
- After the incredible dunk, the announcer called for an instant replay to show the crowd.
- During the basketball game, the instant replay helped confirm the foul was committed.
- The soccer match paused for an instant replay of the controversial penalty kick.
- The football team’s coach asked for an instant replay to review the touchdown.
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