latency

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 (synset 115322312)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
    is a part of: access time - (computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive
    same as: rotational latency
  2. The time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it (synset 115298227)
    is a type of: interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
    same as: latent period, reaction time, response time
  3. The state of being not yet evident or active (synset 114506436)
    is a type of: potency, potential, potentiality - the inherent capacity for coming into being

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