Access time

[/ˈækses taɪm/]
nounpl: Access times
tempo de acesso
1. The time interval between a request for data and the availability of that data from a storage device or system
The access time of this solid-state drive is significantly faster than traditional hard drives.
O tempo de acesso deste SSD é significativamente mais rápido do que os discos rígidos tradicionais.
2. In computing, the duration required to locate and retrieve information from memory or storage
The RAM has an access time of 15 nanoseconds.
A RAM tem um tempo de acesso de 15 nanossegundos.
3. The time needed to reach and retrieve a specific file or document from a system
We need to reduce the access time to improve user experience.
Precisamos reduzir o tempo de acesso para melhorar a experiência do usuário.
This is a technical term primarily used in computing and information technology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential vocabulary for IT professionals, programmers, and engineers. The concept is critical in discussions about computer performance and system optimization in both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
retrieval timeresponse timelatencyseek time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de acesso
Most common technical term used in Brazil
São Paulo
tempo de acesso
Standard usage in tech industry
Portugal
tempo de acesso
Same translation used in Portuguese computing context

Related Words

storage devicememorybandwidththroughputperformancelatency
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