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latency

/ˈleɪ.tən.si/  ·  say it: LAY·tuhn·see

the delay before data begins to transfer

In Technology & Computing

In more detail

1. (noun) the time between when something is triggered or requested and when a response or result is produced

2. (noun) a condition or state of being hidden, inactive, or not yet apparent

Examples

• 1. High latency in the internet connection makes video calls lag and freeze.
• 2. The virus remained in latency for years before causing any symptoms.

Nearby in Technology & Computing

bandwidth, encryption, firewall, cache, server, cloud computing