FPS
n. uncountablen. Stands for frames per second. The number of images shown on a screen every second. A higher number makes movement in a video or game look much smoother.
n. Abbreviation for frames per second. A measure of the frequency at which consecutive images appear on a display. Often used to evaluate the performance of graphics hardware or the fluidity of video playback.
The game runs at a smooth 60 FPS.
Competitive gamers often lower their graphics settings to ensure their hardware maintains a high FPS during intense action.
While cinema traditionally uses 24 FPS to achieve a specific motion blur, modern digital displays often support much higher rates to reduce input lag and visual stuttering.
Usually functions as an abbreviation for 'frames per second'; treated as a singular measurement in most technical contexts.