CEFR C1

latency

noun

Meaning

A delay between a command being given and the corresponding action occurring.

Examples

Reducing network latency is essential for smooth video conferencing.
The satellite connection suffers from high latency due to the distance signals must travel.

Synonyms: delay, lag, slowness, retardation

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latency (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

Definition

A delay between a command being given and the corresponding action occurring.

Examples

Reducing network latency is essential for smooth video conferencing.
The satellite connection suffers from high latency due to the distance signals must travel.
Engineers are working to minimize latency in the new autonomous vehicle control system.

How to Use latency

latency in (prepositional phrase): The delay occurring within a specific system or process. — "There is noticeable latency in the video stream."
latency between (prepositional phrase): The time gap occurring between two distinct events. — "The latency between input and output is less than ten milliseconds."

Synonyms of latency

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