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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

latency

/ˈlætənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does latency mean?

noun

The delay between the time data is sent and the time it is received or processed. In computing, latency is often measured in milliseconds and can affect the performance of applications and networks.

Example

"The high latency of the internet connection made it difficult to play online games in real-time."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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