virtually instantaneous

Frequency: 7.211.9 per million words

Emphasizes that for all practical purposes, something is immediate, though a minuscule delay may technically exist.

instantaneousADVERB + instantaneous

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virtually

Examples (10)

  • The response from the server was virtually instantaneous.
  • With modern technology, communication can be virtually instantaneous.
  • The effect of the new medication was virtually instantaneous.
  • He found that the impact of his decision was virtually instantaneous.
  • For online transactions, the confirmation is often virtually instantaneous.
  • The shift in public opinion was virtually instantaneous after the broadcast.
  • Thanks to high-speed internet, file transfers are virtually instantaneous.
  • The reaction to the unexpected news was virtually instantaneous across the globe.
  • Learning a new language can feel like an arduous task, but the understanding of a simple word can be virtually instantaneous.
  • The system updates are designed to be virtually instantaneous, minimizing downtime.