response lag
[/rɪˈspɒns læɡ/]
nounpl: response lags
atraso de resposta
1. The delay between when a stimulus or request is made and when a response is received or executed
The response lag in the video game made it difficult to play competitively.
O atraso de resposta no videogame dificultou jogar competitivamente.
2. In technical and IT contexts, the time interval between sending a command and receiving feedback or output from a system
High response lag can indicate network connectivity issues.
Um alto atraso de resposta pode indicar problemas de conectividade de rede.
3. In psychology and behavioral studies, the delay in an organism's reaction to a stimulus
The response lag decreased as participants became more familiar with the task.
O atraso de resposta diminuiu conforme os participantes ficaram mais familiarizados com a tarefa.
Response lag is particularly prevalent in modern tech-savvy discussions, especially among gamers and IT professionals in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the English word 'lag' has become increasingly common in gaming communities, though technical documentation prefers 'atraso de resposta' or 'latência'. This reflects the globalization of gaming and tech culture. In the USA, 'lag' is widely understood across casual and technical contexts.
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