Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
latency
noun
/ˈleɪ.tən.si/
Definition
The period of time between a request for data and the delivery of the data.
Examples
- The latency in the network caused delays in our video call.
- High latency can lead to sluggish response times in online gaming.
- The engineers worked to reduce latency in the application.
Meaning
In computing and telecommunications, latency refers to the time delay experienced in a system, especially in data transmission or processing.
Synonyms
- Delay
- Pause
- Waiting period
- Dormancy
