Milliseconds Meaning in English
word · lemma: millisecond
Definition
A millisecond is a unit of time that equals one thousandth of a second (0.001 seconds). It is often used to measure very short durations.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in scientific, technical, or computing contexts. Common with 'within milliseconds,' 'response time in milliseconds,' or 'a few milliseconds.' Rare in casual conversation; typically plural. Be careful not to confuse with 'seconds'—the difference is very large.
Example Sentences
The website loads in mere milliseconds—it’s super fast!
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His answer came in less than two hundred milliseconds.
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A blink of an eye takes about 100 milliseconds.
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The reaction time was under 250 milliseconds.
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Can you tell the difference between sounds that are only a few milliseconds apart?
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The computer can process data in just a few milliseconds.
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