poor latency
[pʊr ləˈtɛnsi]
noun phrase
latência ruim
1. A condition in computing or networking where there is a significant delay between a request and its response, resulting in slow or sluggish performance
Poor latency on the server made the online game unplayable.
A latência ruim do servidor tornou o jogo online injogável.
2. High delay time in data transmission or communication systems, typically measured in milliseconds
The video conference suffered from poor latency, causing audio and video to fall out of sync.
A videoconferência sofreu com a latência ruim, causando áudio e vídeo dessincronizados.
3. Inadequate response time in real-time applications or systems
Poor latency in the trading platform resulted in delayed order execution.
A latência ruim na plataforma de negociação resultou em execução atrasada de ordens.
This is predominantly a technical term used in IT, gaming, and telecommunications industries in both Brazil and the USA. In gaming communities, 'lag' is often preferred in casual speech, while 'latência' is used in formal technical documentation. The term has become increasingly important with the growth of online gaming, remote work, and streaming services.
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