B2 noun Neutral

latency

/ˈleɪ.tən.si/

Latency refers to the time delay between a cause and an effect, or the duration it takes for data to travel across a network. It can also describe a state where something is present but hidden, inactive, or not yet visible, such as a virus in the body or a suppressed emotion.

Beispiele

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1

The high latency on my internet connection makes it almost impossible to play fast-paced online games.

The high latency on my internet connection makes it almost impossible to play fast-paced online games.

2

The researchers recorded the latency between the light flash and the subject's neural response.

The researchers recorded the latency between the light flash and the subject's neural response.

3

My stream is lagging because of some weird latency issues today.

My stream is lagging because of some weird latency issues today.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
latency
Adverb
latently
Adjektiv
latent
Verwandt
lateness
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Late' and add 'ency'. It is the state of a signal being slightly late.

Schnelles Quiz

The new fiber-optic cable was installed specifically to reduce _____, allowing for real-time data processing.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: latency

Beispiele

1

The high latency on my internet connection makes it almost impossible to play fast-paced online games.

everyday

The high latency on my internet connection makes it almost impossible to play fast-paced online games.

2

The researchers recorded the latency between the light flash and the subject's neural response.

formal

The researchers recorded the latency between the light flash and the subject's neural response.

3

My stream is lagging because of some weird latency issues today.

informal

My stream is lagging because of some weird latency issues today.

4

This study analyzes the latency period of the disease, which can last up to ten years before symptoms appear.

academic

This study analyzes the latency period of the disease, which can last up to ten years before symptoms appear.

5

To improve our financial trading platform, we must minimize network latency to the millisecond level.

business

To improve our financial trading platform, we must minimize network latency to the millisecond level.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
latency
Adverb
latently
Adjektiv
latent
Verwandt
lateness

Häufige Kollokationen

low latency low latency
network latency network latency
latency period latency period
reduce latency reduce latency
measure latency measure latency

Häufige Phrasen

low-latency connection

low-latency connection

latency requirements

latency requirements

ultra-low latency

ultra-low latency

Wird oft verwechselt mit

latency vs lateness

Lateness refers to being tardy or past an expected time (e.g., a person arriving late), while latency refers to the inherent delay within a technical system or biological process.

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Nutzungshinweise

In technical contexts, use 'latency' to talk about data speeds. In medical contexts, use it to describe the time a virus stays hidden in the body.

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Häufige Fehler

Don't use 'latency' to apologize for being late to a meeting; use 'lateness' or 'delay' instead.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Late' and add 'ency'. It is the state of a signal being slightly late.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'latere', which means 'to lie hidden'.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun countable in technical comparisons (latencies)
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Kultureller Kontext

In the modern digital era, 'latency' is a critical concept in the gaming and telecommunications industries, often determining the quality of user experience.

Schnelles Quiz

The new fiber-optic cable was installed specifically to reduce _____, allowing for real-time data processing.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: latency

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