What is another word for milliseconds?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪlɪsˌɛkəndz] (IPA)

Milliseconds are a unit of time measurement used to describe very short periods. Synonyms for milliseconds include fraction of a second, minuscule time unit, microsecond, nanosecond, picosecond, femtosecond, and attosecond. These words are often used in scientific and technological contexts where precise measurement is essential. Microseconds are 1000 times longer than milliseconds, while nanoseconds are 1,000,000 times shorter. Picoseconds, femtoseconds, and attoseconds are even shorter than nanoseconds and are often used in studies of atomic and molecular behavior. Whether you are a scientist, engineer, or just someone curious about time, understanding these synonyms can help you communicate more clearly and accurately.

What are the paraphrases for Milliseconds?

Paraphrases are restatements of text or speech using different words and phrasing to convey the same meaning.
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
- highest relevancy
- medium relevancy
- lowest relevancy
  • Independent

  • Other Related

    • Noun, plural
      ms.

What are the hypernyms for Milliseconds?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Milliseconds

Many people, for example, cannot keep their attention focused on a single thought for more than a few milliseconds, it seems.
"Out Like a Light"
Gordon Randall Garrett
What are you doing, back here more than ten milliseconds before strap-in checks?
"The Colors of Space"
Marion Zimmer Bradley
There was a long pause, wherein the milliseconds dragged by like hours.
"Life Blood"
Thomas Hoover

Famous quotes with Milliseconds

  • The electroencephalogram represents a continuous curve with continuous oscillations in which... one can distinguish larger first order waves with an average duration of 90 milliseconds and smaller second order waves of an average duration of 35 milliseconds.
    Hans Berger

Word of the Day

multitasker
The word "multitasker" usually refers to someone who can perform different tasks simultaneously. However, there are several antonyms for this word, which describe the opposite type...