Delay and Slowdown

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Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Usage example: there was a delay for our boarding while the airplane unloaded incoming passengers
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Slowdown is a synonym for delay. In some cases you can use "Slowdown" instead a noun "Delay".
Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Slowdown

Slowdown noun - The act of slowing down or falling behind.
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Delay is a synonym for slowdown in slacking off topic. You can use "Delay" instead a noun "Slowdown".
Nearby Words: slow, slowness

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  • The orbital targeting rather explicitly takes a few second of lock on before it fires and this delay doesn't seem to be affected by the slowdown.
    Source: Very High Velocity Rounds
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