Definition

A unit used to measure how much liquid flows, equal to one cubic foot every second.

Example

The river's flow was measured at 10 cusecs, indicating a strong current.

Conversation

Did you know that a cusec is a unit for measuring flow rates?

Really? I had no idea what it meant before you mentioned it.

Yeah, it's equal to one cubic foot per second, which is pretty interesting.

That makes sense! I’ll remember that the next time I hear it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from a combination of terms in the field of computing, specifically referring to a unit of measurement for data transfer rates. The term 'cusec' is derived from 'cubic centimeter' (cc) and 'second' (sec), indicating a measurement of data volume per unit of time. It is not derived from traditional Latin, Greek, or Old English roots.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cubic centimeters' and 'seconds' to remember that 'cusec' measures data transfer rates in terms of volume over time.

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