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millisecond

[mil-uh-sek-uhnd] / ˈmɪl əˌsɛk ənd /


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“As a user,” Krug argues, “I should never have to devote a millisecond of thought to whether things are clickable—or not.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

A millisecond used to be a big deal for the world’s quickest traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

The source of this mysterious light has remained uncertain, leaving two main possibilities: it could stem from the collision of dark matter particles or from rapidly spinning neutron stars known as millisecond pulsars.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025

Clearly, when Max elevates the game so much, you need to nail laps in qualifying and you need to bring home any possible millisecond.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Razi thought he saw Zheng hesitate for a millisecond before he answered.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook