Gaming
splits
What does splits mean?
The time stamped at the end of each section of a run. Tracked in a splits tool like LiveSplit so you can see exactly where you are gaining or losing.
"My splits were green all the way until I choked the last boss."
Origin
Speedrunning timing term, borrowed from athletics; the elapsed time recorded at each segment marker.
Frequently asked questions
What does "splits" mean in speedrunning?
It's your logged time at each checkpoint of a run, used to track pace.
How do you use "splits" in a sentence?
"My splits were ahead of PB until the final level."
What are good splits?
Splits that are faster than your previous best times at each checkpoint, showing you're on pace for a record.
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