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sec

Pronunciation: [/sɛk/]

Word

sec: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use sec in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time measurement”

(noun) a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute. It is used to measure very short periods of time, like how long it takes to blink your eyes.

Example

She finished the race in just a few seconds.

Example

He missed the train by a few seconds.

Example

How many seconds are there in a minute?

Context: “data encryption”

(noun) a cryptographic algorithm used to encrypt and protect information. It is a way to keep data secure and private, like a secret code.

Example

The sensitive information was encrypted using a strong sec algorithm.

Example

Without encryption, the data was vulnerable to hacking.

Example

How does sec encryption keep information safe?

How to pronounce sec

Pronunciation: [/sɛk/]

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