fps

/ɛf pi ɛs/
noun
  1. Frames per second: a measure of how many individual images (frames) a video or animation displays in one second, used to describe smoothness of motion.
    • For a good movie experience, most theaters project at 24 fps.
    • The old camera could only record at 15 fps, so the footage looked choppy.
    • This video game runs at 60 fps, making the action look very smooth.
  2. Feet per second: a unit of speed measuring how many feet something travels in one second.
    • The arrow flew from the bow at 200 fps.
    • Wind speeds in the storm reached over 100 fps.
    • The car accelerated to 88 fps in just a few seconds.
  3. First-person shooter: a type of video game where the player sees the action through the eyes of the main character and uses guns or other weapons.
    • Many fps games require quick reflexes and good aim.
    • The new fps has a realistic storyline and amazing graphics.
    • He spends most of his free time playing competitive fps games online.
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