nsec
7.4
A unit of time equal to one billionth of a second
- noun
- /ˈɛnˌsɛk/
- Specialized
:
nanosegundo
- The processor can execute billions of instructions in just one nsec.
Examples
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Signal delays in the circuit are measured in nsec for accuracy.
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It only took a few nsec for the data to transfer between devices.
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The signal was delayed by 100 nsecs.
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One nsec is a billionth of a second.
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The computer processes data in just a few nsec, allowing it to run applications quickly.
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High-frequency trading relies on executing orders in nsec for optimal performance.
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Modern processors can perform billions of operations in nsec, significantly increasing their efficiency.
Synonyms
20
4.5
A unit of time equal to one billionth of a second
is a shortened written form used instead of the full unit name
3
5.5
A very short time equal to one billionth of a second
is the standard or formal abbreviation rather than an informal form
How Short
picosecond
1
8.0
- Specialized
1
8.0
nsec
- Specialized
microsecond
11
3.6
- Specialized
11
3.6
millisecond
26
2.5
26
2.5
second
∞
1.0
- Specialized
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nsec is a short form of nano + second, with nano- meaning 'very small', so a nsec is a very tiny unit of time, 'one billionth of a second'.