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The term "second" can refer to multiple concepts depending on the context: 1. **Time Measurement**: In terms of time, a second is a unit of measurement equivalent to one-sixtieth of a minute. It is the base unit of time in the International System of Units (SI) and is often used to measure short durations. 2. **Chronological Order**: The term can also refer to the ordinal position in a sequence, indicating the item that comes after the first.