nanosecond Definition
one billionth of a second, or 0.000000001 seconds.
Using nanosecond: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nanosecond" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The computer can process data in nanoseconds.
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The reaction time of a Formula One driver is measured in nanoseconds.
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The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second, or about 3.34 nanoseconds per meter.
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Summary: nanosecond in Brief
'Nanosecond' [ˈnænəʊsekənd] refers to one billionth of a second, or 0.000000001 seconds. It is used to measure extremely short periods of time, such as the reaction time of a Formula One driver or the processing speed of a computer. The speed of light is approximately 3.34 nanoseconds per meter.
