as in minute
a very small space of time
a nanosecond was about all that it took her to accept his marriage proposal
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Recent Examples of nanosecond
Only when device size and power consumption drop and efficiencies rise will omega-loop inductance impose the speed limit, which is possibly as low as 1 nanosecond.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2025
Fast laser pulses can initiate magnetic states in picoseconds, but these also decay in nanoseconds at most, which is too quick to currently be useful.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
Being one of the brightest and nearest pulsars to Earth, the Crab Pulsar’s emissions can be examined with exceptional temporal resolution—down to nanoseconds (one billionth of a second).
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Our emotions can hijack our mental health in a nanosecond and interfere with our serenity and well-being.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2025
Fast laser pulses can initiate magnetic states in picoseconds, but these also decay in nanoseconds at most, which is too quick to currently be useful.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
Being one of the brightest and nearest pulsars to Earth, the Crab Pulsar’s emissions can be examined with exceptional temporal resolution—down to nanoseconds (one billionth of a second).
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Our emotions can hijack our mental health in a nanosecond and interfere with our serenity and well-being.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
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Related Articles But an explosive seven minutes clinched the Panthers’ victory, sending Florida to its third straight Eastern Conference final with a 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Sunday.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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The 20-year-old went down in the 74th minute of the game but play resumed 11 minutes later.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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As a result, the gold exists for only a fleeting fraction of a second.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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By comparison, Witt circled the bases in 14.3 seconds to register the fastest inside-the-park homer since August 2017.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Vance is the first millennial to stand a heartbeat from the presidency.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Lisa Schein, 43, placed a stethoscope on Mireya Moody’s chest and listened carefully to the heartbeat that once belonged to her own daughter, Maddy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Preserving 'offerings' from the protest moment People from around the world come to the square, leaving behind flowers, balloons, signs and artwork.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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This statement reveals a vision that goes far beyond the present moment, a vision rooted in legacy, purpose, and unwavering dedication.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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