Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
latence
Noun
/ˈleɪtəns/
Definition
Latence refers to the state of being delayed or the time taken for a signal to travel from one point to another.
Examples
- The latence of the network can affect the speed of data transmission.
- During the call, we experienced some latence, which made it hard to communicate clearly.
Meaning
It signifies a pause or delay before something occurs, often used in technical contexts like telecommunications and computer networks.
Synonyms
- Delay
- Latency
- Retardation
- Postponement
