Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nanosecond
noun
/ˈnænəˌsɛkənd/
Definition
A nanosecond is one billionth of a second.
Examples
- The CPU in modern computers can perform operations in nanoseconds.
- A nanosecond delay can affect the performance of high-frequency trading algorithms.
Meaning
The term nanosecond is often used in fields such as electronics and computing to measure time intervals, particularly in the context of high-speed processes.
Synonyms
- picosecond
- femtosecond
- microsecond
