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| 1. | [ noun ] the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it | |
| Synonyms: | response_time latent_period reaction_time | |
| Related terms: | time_interval | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head | |
| Synonyms: | rotational_latency | |
| Related terms: | time_interval access_time computer_science | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the state of being not yet evident or active | |
| Related terms: | potential | |
| Similar spelling: |
lateness |
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