microsecond

[mahy-kruh-sek-uhnd]

noun

1. a unit of time equal to one millionth of a second. μsec

microsecond

/ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsɛkənd /

noun

1. μs. one millionth of a second

microsecond

1. A unit of time equal to one millionth (10 ^{- 6}) of a second.

Word History and Origins

Origin of microsecond¹

First recorded in 1905–10; micro- + second ²

Example Sentences

"If your mind drifts for even 30 seconds, even a microsecond, it can be dangerous for everyone on the train."

From BBC

Fin Smith delayed his pass a crucial microsecond to allow Elliot Daly, gleaming in his fresh white shirt having only left the bench three minutes earlier, to slice through on a delicious wrap-around line.

From BBC

The models can find answers in microseconds instead of minutes with minimal impact on the accuracy of the results.

From Science Daily

In the case of the QCD group's experiments, they were able to obtain a single-shot fidelity of 61.8% with a readout duration of roughly 14 microseconds.

From Science Daily

Because of the different gravitational field strength on the Moon, time moves quicker there relative to Earth - 58.7 microseconds every day.

From BBC

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