tensofmilliseconds

Tensofmilliseconds is a phrase used to describe time intervals that fall within the tens of milliseconds range, typically 10 to 99 milliseconds. It is not a formal technical term, but a colloquial shorthand for a short, yet measurable, duration. The expression can refer to any subrange within that band (for example 10–19 ms, 20–29 ms, and so on) depending on the context.

In computing and networking, tens of milliseconds often describe latency, response times, or frame budgets. For interactive applications, achieving response times in the lower tens of milliseconds can improve perceived responsiveness. Network round-trip times to nearby hosts frequently fall within this range, while more distant connections may exceed it. Real-time and embedded systems may allocate tens of milliseconds for task execution and scheduling.

In human perception and psychology, tens of milliseconds relate to early sensory processing or reaction-time components, though voluntary reaction times to stimuli typically fall longer, into hundreds of milliseconds. In audio, video, and digital signal processing, processing buffers and frame timings are often designed around tens of milliseconds to maintain smooth output and synchronization; for example, common frame durations at higher refresh rates lie near the lower end of this band.

Measurement of such times relies on high-resolution timers and profiling tools, including performance counters in programming languages or operating system APIs. The term is used primarily as a pragmatic descriptor rather than a rigorously defined interval, and its exact meaning can vary across disciplines.