Definition of "one-shot" in Anglais

adjective

1. Needing only a single attempt to become effective.

   • A one-shot solution to financial problems

2. Unique; occurring only once.

3. Performing all the necessary steps on every occurrence, rather than relying on previous setup.

4. (research design) Measuring something at a single point in time, with no control group.

5. Pertaining to a single shot.

noun

1. (television, film, comics) A television program, film, or comic book that is not part of a series.

2. (film) A cinematographic shot of a person talking to camera; a talking head.

   • The smaller frame means that Hill uses a lot of tight one-shots, mixed in with more expressive images like an endless sea of skaters fleeing from cops or a slow push-in on Stevie and Ian having an uncomfortable conversation while playing video games on their couch.

3. (electronics) A monostable multivibrator.

4. (programming) A programmable interval timer.

5. Something that occurs only once; a one-off.

6. (music) A music sample that is played without immediate repetition.

7. (fandom slang) A fanfic of only one chapter.

8. A single appearance by a performer.

9. A gun that must be reloaded after firing a single shot.

10. A product that is sold on its own, rather than as part of a line of products.

11. (video games) A player that can be killed in a single hit.

verb

1. Alternative form of oneshot