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latency

la·tency

UK/ˈleɪ.tən.si/ US/ˈleɪtʌnsi/ uncommon

noun

1.

(computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head

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2.

the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it

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3.

the state of being not yet evident or active

Origin

From latent + -ency.

Phrases

  • intravaginal ejaculation latency time
  • latency time

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