One-shot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: One-shot is an adjective meaning Needing only a single attempt to become effective.
Meaning
Needing only a single attempt to become effective.
More Meanings
- Unique; occurring only once.
- Performing all the necessary steps on every occurrence, rather than relying on previous setup.
- (research design) Measuring something at a single point in time, with no control group.
- Pertaining to a single shot.
- (television, film, comics) A television program, film, or comic book that is not part of a series.
- (film) A cinematographic shot of a person talking to camera; a talking head.
- (electronics) A monostable multivibrator.
Example Sentences
A one-shot solution to financial problems
Analysts typically conduct one-shot case studies on unique events of history.
The most widely supported AF mode is one-shot focusing, which is best for still subjects.
One-shot volunteering projects are also common, though possibly somewhat less so than hobbyist-like projects.
Word Forms
- oneshot
- one-shots
- one-shotting
- one-shotted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include one-time, one-off, onetime, punctual, timely, shotless.
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