lightning talk

noun

A very short verbal presentation given at a conference etc., usually one of a series delivered by different speakers.

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Meanings

nounlightning talk (plural lightning talks)

plural lightning talks

  1. A very short verbal presentation given at a conference etc., usually one of a series delivered by different speakers.
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