milliseconds

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Noun millisecond has 1 sense

millisecond, msec - one thousandth of a second
--₁ is a kind of time unit, unit of time
--₁ is a part of second, sec, s
--₁ has parts: microsecond

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Term: Milliseconds

Description: Milliseconds is a unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second. It is commonly used to measure very short durations, especially in technology-related fields.

Sense 1 - Noun: In the sense of a unit of time, milliseconds refer to a duration of one thousandth of a second.

Example sentence 1: The computer processor can perform billions of operations in just a few milliseconds.
Example sentence 2: The response time of the website was measured in milliseconds, ensuring a fast and seamless user experience.

Sense 2 - Adverb: In an adverbial sense, milliseconds indicate the speed or rapidity at which something happens.

Example sentence 1: The car zoomed past us milliseconds after the traffic light turned green.
Example sentence 2: The football player's lightning-fast reflexes allowed him to react milliseconds before his opponent.

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