fastrefresh

noun

UK /ˌfɑːst rɪˈfreʃ/

US /ˌfæst rɪˈfreʃ/

A fast refresh is when a screen or page updates itself very quickly.

The app does a fast refresh so the new scores show up right away.

SYNONYMS

quick update rapid reload instant refresh speedy renewal

RELATED WORDS

reload update refresh rate sync

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature in some apps that quickly reloads content without closing the app.

Turn on fast refresh to see new messages instantly.

3. A short, quick break to feel more awake.

A fast refresh with a glass of water helped her focus again.

4. In web development, a tool that updates code changes on screen almost instantly.

Fast refresh let the coder see the button change without reloading the page.