millisecond Definition
one thousandth of a second.
Using millisecond: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "millisecond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The reaction time of a human is about 200 milliseconds.
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The computer can process millions of instructions in a millisecond.
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The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second or about 3.34 microseconds per meter.
millisecond Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for millisecond
- ms
- thousandth of a second
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Summary: millisecond in Brief
'Millisecond' [ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd] is a noun that refers to one thousandth of a second. It is commonly used in scientific and technological contexts, such as measuring reaction times or computer processing speeds.
