hitscan

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noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A calculation to find the point at which a given line intersects an object in the game world, commonly used to determine whether a bullet or projectile hits a target.

Etymology

Compound from English hit (it, murder) + English scan.

Origin

English

scan

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