microsecond

noun

mi·​cro·​sec·​ond ˈmī-krō-ˌse-kənd How to pronounce microsecond (audio)
-kənt
: one millionth of a second

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Each individual phone also has its own unique measurement bias that can be off by several microseconds. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024 This process erodes a bit under 25 micrometers of the rock's surface before ending at 0.05 microseconds when the radiation from the Z machine fades out. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024 The company can execute trades in just a few microseconds, and process data in mere nanoseconds. IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2017 The arrival of the release date comes with a 15 second teaser with about two microseconds of actual footage celebrating its Valentine’s Day arrival. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microsecond 

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First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microsecond was in 1906

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“Microsecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microsecond. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

microsecond

noun
mi·​cro·​sec·​ond ˌmī-krō-ˈsek-ənd How to pronounce microsecond (audio)
-ənt
: one millionth of a second

Medical Definition

microsecond

noun
mi·​cro·​sec·​ond ˈmī-krō-ˌsek-ənd, -ənt How to pronounce microsecond (audio)
: one millionth of a second

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