Delay and Latency

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Latency and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Latency" instead a noun "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Latency

Latency noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
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Synonyms for Latency

Delay and latency are semantically related. You can use "Delay" instead a noun "Latency".

Nearby Words: latent, lateness, latently
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