Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

RTT

noun

ˈɑːrˈtiːˈtiː

Definition

RTT stands for Round Trip Time, a metric used to measure the duration it takes for a signal to travel from the source to the destination and back again.

Examples

The RTT in this network is significantly lower than in the previous one.
Using tools to test RTT can help assess network performance.
High RTT can lead to delays in data transfer, affecting user experience.

Meaning

It refers to the total time taken for a packet of data to be sent plus the time taken to receive the acknowledgment of receipt back at the sender’s end.