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Latency

LAY-ten-see

/ˈleɪtənsiː/

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Latency

Dictionary meaning

The time delay in a network between request and response.

Examples

  • High latency causes lag in video calls and online gaming.

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.

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