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Definitions of second
  1. noun
    an indefinitely short time

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  2. noun
    a 60th part of a minute of arc
    "the treasure is 2 minutes and 45 seconds south of here"

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  3. noun
    a particular point in time

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  4. noun
    merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

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  5. noun
    a speech seconding a motion
    "do I hear a second?"
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  6. verb
    give support or one's approval to
    "I'll second that motion"

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  7. noun
    1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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  8. adjective
    coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

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  9. noun
    the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle
    "he had to shift down into second to make the hill"

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  10. adverb
    in the second place
    "second, we must consider the economy"

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  11. noun
    the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield

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  12. adjective
    a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
    "second flute" "the second violins"
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  13. noun
    following the first in an ordering or series
    "he came in a close second"
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  14. noun
    the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match
  15. verb
    transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
    "The officer was seconded for duty overseas"
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Parts of second
  • "msec"
  • "millisecond"
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