latency

American  

[leyt-n-see] / ˈleɪt n si /

noun

plural

latencies

1. the state of being latent.

2. latent period.

3. Computers. the period of delay when one component of a hardware system is waiting for an action to be executed by another component.

4. Digital Technology. the time required online or in a network for the one-way or round-trip transfer of data between two nodes.

5. Digital Technology. (in virtual reality and other types of simulation) the discrepancy between the time delay of stimulus and response in the simulation as compared to the real-world equivalent.

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Etymology

Origin of latency

First recorded in 1630–40; lat(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

While it generally connects quickly, NordVPN doesn’t outperform its competitors in terms of raw throughput or latency.

From Salon

Evans says there's a case for "smaller 'edge' data centres near large populations", which would reduce latency and result in faster response times.

From BBC

Space-based AI data centers offer advantages over Earth-based centers due to energy, cooling, and latency benefits, despite cost and maintenance challenges.

From Barron's

Ukrainian planners carefully constructed software and the communications channels to minimize latency, according to people involved in the work.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This can work in niche workloads where latency, sovereignty, or resilience beats pure cost,” Tuttle adds.

From MarketWatch