latency (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: rotational latency ]

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

    [ Syn: reaction time , response time , latent period ]

  3. the state of being not yet evident or active

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