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millisecond

millisecond
Noun
pl: milliseconds

This term describes an extremely brief interval of time, typically used in technical, scientific, or computing contexts to denote precision and high speed. It evokes a sense of near-instantaneity that exceeds human perception, often appearing in discussions about latency, reaction times, or processor speeds. As a standard unit of measurement, it follows regular countability rules; however, in specialized technical documentation, it may occasionally be treated as a collective measure of duration.

Meanings

Nounmillisecond

A unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second.

"The reaction time of the athlete was measured in milliseconds."

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