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Definition of one-shot - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
unique eventunique and occurring only once
- The concert was a one-shot event.
2.
single attemptneeding only one attempt to be effective
- This is a one-shot solution to the problem.
3.
independent processTECH. performing all steps each time without prior setupTECH.
- The one-shot procedure ensures consistency.
4.
research designTECH. US measuring at a single point without control groupTECH. US
- The study used a one-shot design.
Noun
1.
unique eventUS something that occurs only onceUS
- Winning the lottery was a one-shot for him.
2.
standalone storyTV program, film, or comic not in a series
- The director released a one-shot that captivated audiences.
3.
drug dosesingle dose or treatment
- The vaccine is a one-shot to prevent the disease.
4.
weaponRare gun reloaded after firing a single shotRare
- The hunter carried a one-shot for the trip.
5.
- She wrote a one-shot about her favorite characters.
6.
musicTECH. music sample played without immediate repetitionTECH.
- The DJ used a one-shot to surprise the crowd.
7.
technologyTECH. monostable multivibrator in electronicsTECH.
- The circuit includes a one-shot for timing purposes.
Images of one-shot
gun reloaded after firing a single shot
Origin of one-shot
English, one (single) + shot (attempt)
Terms with one-shot included in their meaning
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sports
hit the ball into the hole with one shot in golf
film
shot of only one character in film
basketball
shot made while turning on one foot
weapon
self-loading but fires one shot per trigger pull
weapon
firearm that loads automatically but fires one shot per trigger pull
sports
billiards shot where one ball hits another
game shot
shot moving two balls by hitting one
sports
quick pass or shot made with one touch
Examples of one-shot in a sentence
The one-shot deal was finalized yesterday. The team developed a one-shot vaccine for the virus. They proposed a one-shot deal to close the contract. A one-shot campaign can be very effective. The one-shot method reduces preparation time. They conducted a one-shot survey to gather initial data.
A one-shot experiment was performed to test the hypothesis. The festival was a one-shot, never to be repeated. Her solo concert was a one-shot event. The comic book was a one-shot, not a series. Fans eagerly awaited the one-shot film release. The treatment was a one-shot to cure the infection. He received a one-shot for his allergy. He prefers using a one-shot for target practice. The antique shop displayed a vintage one-shot. He published a one-shot that quickly gained popularity. The one-shot was a perfect introduction to the series. The producer added a one-shot to the track. A one-shot was used to enhance the beat. Engineers used a one-shot in the design. A one-shot was necessary for the experiment.
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- French:unique, événement unique, ...
- German:einmalig, einmaliges Ereignis, ...
- Italian:irripetibile, episodio isolato, ...
- Spanish:único, ocasión única, ...
- Portuguese:único, ocorrência única, ...
- Chinese:一次性的, 一次性事件, ...
- Japanese:一度限りの, 一度きり, ...
- Arabic:فَرِيد, فرصة واحدة, ...
- Hebrew:חַד פַּעֲמִי, הִזְדַּמְּנוּת חַד־פַּעֲמִית, ...
- Russian:единственный, единственный случай, ...
- Ukrainian:одноразовий, одноразова подія, ...
- Hindi:एकबारगी, एक बार की घटना, ...
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