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reaction time

Word definitions for reaction time in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it [syn: response time , latency , latent period ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The interval between the reception of a stimulus and the initiation of a response

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Reaction Time: Climate Change and the Nuclear Option is a book by Professor Ian Lowe which was officially launched by science broadcaster Robyn Williams at the Writers' Festival in Brisbane in September 2007. The book is about energy policy , and Lowe argues ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Reaction \Re*ac"tion\ (r[-e]*[a^]k"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. r['e]action.] Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action. (Chem.) The mutual or reciprocal action of chemical agents upon ...

Usage examples of reaction time.

His reaction time was so much faster than hers that he was halfway across the clearing within seconds after the order escaped her lips.

The engineer in him knew better, reminding him that even if he did see something, his reaction time would never be a match for the plethora of safety systems overseen by the ship’.

I remembered her phenomenal reaction time when the tire had blown, knew she would react faster than I could-which was good because I was off-balance, leaning the wrong way.

I remembered her phenomenal reaction time when the tire had blown, knew she would react faster than I could—.

I remembered her phenomenal reaction time when the tire had blown, knew she would react faster than I couldwhich was good because I was off-balance, leaning the wrong way.

Even at the age of thirty-five his reaction time was still faster than that of the young Turks coming out of flight school, and his eyesight was still better than twenty-twenty.

The same problem will arise if we speed up the human reaction time too far.

It had to be actual battle damage-no human's reaction time was fast enough to cut power that quickly.