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Latency
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Simple meaning
What does Latency mean?
Latency is a delay before a response.
Dictionary definition
A delay between an action and the response that follows.
Example sentences
Latency in a sentence
easy
The game had low latency today.
medium
A video call can feel slow when latency is high.
hard
The technology article explained how latency affects online learning and gaming.
Synonyms
Words like Latency
Antonyms
Opposite words
instant responseAn instant response happens right away.
speedSpeed contrasts with delay when response time is quick.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does latency mean?
Latency means latency is a delay before a response.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to latency?
A delay is extra waiting time before something happens.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses latency correctly?
This sentence shows the meaning of latency in context. A helpful contrast is instant response: An instant response happens right away.
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