FPS
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
Stands for frames per second. It measures how many still images appear on a screen every second to create a moving picture.
Abbreviation for frames per second. A measure of the frequency at which consecutive images (frames) appear on a display, determining the perceived smoothness of motion.
Simple“The game runs at 60 FPS, which makes the movement look very smooth.”
In context“Competitive gamers often lower their graphical settings to ensure the hardware maintains a consistent FPS above the monitor's refresh rate.”
UsageUsually treated as a plural noun when referring to the frames themselves, but the unit is often used as a singular measurement.
Synonymsframe rate - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
Stands for first-person shooter. This is a type of action game where you see the world through the eyes of the character and use weapons.
Abbreviation for first-person shooter. A subgenre of action video games centred on weapon-based combat viewed from the protagonist's perspective.
Simple“He prefers playing an FPS because he likes the fast action and realistic view.”
In context“The studio's latest FPS introduced innovative movement mechanics that distinguished it from other titles in the saturated military shooter market.”
UsageCommonly used as a countable noun to refer to a specific game or as an uncountable noun for the genre.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
Stands for feet per second. It is a way to measure how fast something is moving, mostly used in the US.
Abbreviation for feet per second. A unit of speed expressing the distance in feet travelled in one second.
Simple“The arrow left the bow at a speed of 300 FPS.”
In context“Ballistics experts calculated the muzzle velocity in FPS to determine the projectile's kinetic energy upon impact.”
Synonymsft/s