speed date

"Speed dating" events are organized to facilitate quick and structured interactions, often aimed at finding romantic or professional matches.

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Definition

(informal)A short, timed interaction between two people to quickly assess romantic compatibility.

They decided to speed date to see if they could find a connection.
Speed dating events usually last for about an hour, with each date lasting around 6 minutes.

(informal, networking)A brief, structured meeting between job seekers and employers to quickly evaluate potential job matches.

The career fair included a speed date session for students to meet potential employers.
Professional speed dating can help job seekers make valuable connections in a short amount of time.

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