reaction time
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of reaction time
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The condition could explain why Isak’s knee collapsed, his inability to correct his posture and reduced his reaction time during a fall, Jonathan’s lawyers said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
A "simplification" of rear light systems to allow "clearer and more consistent visual cues to improve visibility and reaction time for following drivers in poor conditions".
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Some also completed cognitive tests measuring memory and reaction time.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2026
But if the exchanges are open when news arrives, reaction time may become more important.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
For all his contributions, Broadbent’s assumption turned out to be simplistic in much the same way that, before Helmholtz, people thought reaction time was immediate, infinite.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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