millisecond

Example Sentences

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Ping times to Europe and Australia often exceeded 300 to 500 milliseconds, which could lead to buffering or lag during high-bandwidth playback.

From Salon

Each burst typically lasts from a few milliseconds to a few seconds, temporarily shining brighter than every other radio signal in its host galaxy.

From Science Daily

This all happens in milliseconds, so in most cases it’s not noticeably slower than regular browsing — and is far more secure.

From Salon

And then, the millisecond after he hands me a rolled-up certificate tied with a curled blue ribbon, he leans back toward the microphone.

From Literature

A millisecond after the doors closed, my friend said, “I think I’m going to call him.”

From Los Angeles Times