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Nanosecond

usgb/ˈnænəʊsekənd/Volume
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Used in sciences to measure extremely quick events, where accuracy matters. SlideModern processors operate at speeds measured in nanoseconds.
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Remember that in technical contexts, 'nanosecond' strictly means one billionth of a second. SlideData travels through optical fibers at milliseconds, not nanoseconds.
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Though very short, it's not used to express duration in common human experiences. SlideHe hesitated for a moment, not a couple of nanoseconds, before replying.
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