Meaning of the word latency in English
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latency
US /ˈleɪ.tən.si/
UK /ˈleɪ.tən.si/
Noun
1.
the state of being hidden or concealed, especially of a disease or infection before symptoms appear
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The virus can remain in latency for years before becoming active.
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The disease has a long latency period, making early detection difficult.
2.
the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer
Example:
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High network latency can cause significant delays in online gaming.
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Reducing server latency is crucial for improving website performance.
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