Background for jiffy

jiffy

/ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/

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noun

A very short, unspecified length of time.

Examples :

"I’ll be back in a jiffy."

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noun

A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer – historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values.

Examples :

"The computer program finished its calculations in a jiffy. "

time unit computing technology science

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noun

The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second).

Examples :

"The computer's screen refreshed in a jiffy, updating the data quickly. "

time physics frequency unit electric energy

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noun

The time taken for light to travel a specified distance in a vacuum, usually one centimetre, but sometimes one foot or the width of a nucleon.

Examples :

"The laser's jiffy measurement was crucial for calibrating the precise distance to the target. "

physics time space

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noun

Short for jiffy bag, a padded envelope.

Examples :

"I packed my art supplies in a jiffy and rushed to the art show. "

stationery item communication