time attack

English

Etymology

time +‎ attack. Second sense is a calque of Japanese タイムアタック (taimu atakku), itself from English.

Noun

time attack (plural time attacks)

1. An attack in which one may gain an advantage in time against one's opponent or rival, especially one launched at the beginning of an attack.
2. (motor racing, video games) Synonym of time trial
   • 2006, “Time Attack FAQ's”, in Time Attack - Official Website‎^[1], archived from the original on 2007-09-12:

     Starting off in Japan, Time Attack, Super Lap and Tuner Battles were organised by the media as a proving ground to see the difference between street tuned cars, produced by the tuning industries most respected tuners.

   • 2013, Matt Fox, The Video Games Guide:

     There are only eight levels but the varied game modes (including time attacks, survivals, team deathmatches, hunts, and sieges) in both single and multi-player keeps things interesting.

Coordinate terms

• score attack

Derived terms

• real-time attack

Alternate forms

• time-attack