Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

latence

noun

/ˈleɪtəns/

Definition

Latence refers to the delay or the time taken for data to travel from one point to another in a system, often used in the context of computing and telecommunications.

Examples

The latence in internet connections can affect streaming quality.
High latence in a computing task can slow down processing speeds.
In networking, low latence is often desired for real-time applications like gaming.