Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
microsecond
noun
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌsɛk.ənd/
Definition
A microsecond is one millionth of a second.
Examples
- The processor can complete the task in a microsecond.
- In telecommunications, data transfer speeds are often measured in microseconds.
- He reacted in less than a microsecond during the race.
Meaning
It is often used in contexts that require extremely precise timing, such as computing, telecommunications, and scientific experiments.
Synonyms
- one millionth of a second
- μs
