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time lapse

time lapse is the alternative form of time-lapse.

Meaning of time-lapse

Adjective

time-lapse (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.
    • Operation London Bridge, also from 1975, tells the story of the busy station's redevelopment. Cutting neatly from the barrow boys of Borough Market to an aerial view of Borough Market Junction, the film uses time lapse photography to show the congestion rife in the area during the morning rush hour.2021 March 10, Greg Morse, “Telling the railway's story on film”, in RAIL, number 926, page 48

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Forms of time lapse

pluraltime lapses

Questions about time lapse

What is time lapse the alternative form of?
Time lapse is the alternative form of time-lapse.

Words near time lapse in the dictionary

  1. time killers
  2. time lady
  3. time lag
  4. time lags
  5. time lamp
  6. time lapse
  7. time lapses
  8. time letter of credit
  9. time limit
  10. time limits
  11. time line

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