millisecond
[/ˈmɪləsekənd/]
nounmasculinepl: milliseconds / milissegundos
milissegundo
1. A unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second (1/1000 of a second)
The computer processes data in milliseconds.
O computador processa dados em milissegundos.
2. An extremely brief moment or interval of time
The athlete's reaction time was measured in milliseconds.
O tempo de reação do atleta foi medido em milissegundos.
The term 'millisecond' is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and sports contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. With the rise of technology and gaming culture, the term has become more prevalent in everyday language, particularly among younger demographics and in tech-savvy communities. In Brazil, it maintains its technical precision and is commonly used in discussions about internet speed, computer performance, and athletic precision.
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