Latenz
latency
The German word "Latenz" is a noun that translates to "latency" in English. It refers to a delay or lag in transmitting data or a response, often in the context of technology, such as networking, telecommunications, or computing. The term describes the time it takes for a signal to travel from the source to the destination. Similar words in German include "Verzögerung" (delay) and "Reaktionszeit" (reaction time).
The distinction lies in the context of its use: "Latenz" often specifically refers to the technical delay in systems, while "Verzögerung" can be used more generally for any kind of delay in different contexts.
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Examples
Die Latenz im Netzwerk ist höher als erwartet.noun
The latency in the network is higher than expected.
Man misst die Latenz in Millisekunden.noun
One measures the latency in milliseconds.
Man misst die Latenz mithilfe spezieller Software.noun
One measures the latency using special software.
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