microsecond

[ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsɛkənd]

microsecond Definition

one millionth of a second.

Using microsecond: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "microsecond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The computer can process millions of instructions in a microsecond.

  • Example

    The reaction time of a human is usually measured in milliseconds or microseconds.

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Summary: microsecond in Brief

A 'microsecond' [ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsɛkənd] is one millionth of a second. It is a unit of time used in scientific and technological contexts, such as measuring the speed of computer processing or human reaction time.