Fast Forward
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Names in other languages
- DeutschFast Forward
- EnglishFast Forward
- EspañolFast Forward
- fiFast Forward
- FrançaisFast Forward
- gaFast Forward
- ItalianoFast Forward
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To fast-forward is to move forwards through a recording at a speed faster than that at which it would usually be played, for example two times or two point five times. The recordings are usually audio, video or computer data. It is colloquially known as 'f-forwarding'. On media control symbols, such as player buttons and interfaces, the function is commonly represented by two solid arrows pointing right and these typical icons were correctly recognised by 75% of a sample of European consumers. This symbol is represented in Unicode as .
To fast-forward is to move forwards through a recording at a speed faster than that at which it would usually be played, for example two times or two point five times. The recordings are usually audio, video or computer data. It is colloquially known as 'f-forwarding'. On media control symbols, such as player buttons and interfaces, the function is commonly represented by two solid arrows pointing right and these typical icons were correctly recognised by 75% of a sample of European consumers. This symbol is represented in Unicode as .
Metaphorical uses
Fast-forwarding videotapes and similar media is familiar enough for metaphorical uses to develop, e.g. "The court doesn't want to know about your aunt's bad hip. Fast-forward to when the fight started."
References
External links
Audio Player's Cassette Deck Mechanism, a pictorial description of the audio cassette transport mechanism, including the fast forward mechanism
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