system latency
[/ˈsɪstəm ˈleɪtənsi/]
nounpl: system latencies
latência do sistema
1. The time delay between an input or request and the corresponding output or response in a computer system or network
High system latency can make the application feel slow and unresponsive to users.
A alta latência do sistema pode fazer o aplicativo parecer lento e não responsivo para os usuários.
2. The total accumulated delay time across all components of a system from stimulus to response
Reducing system latency is critical for real-time applications like online gaming and video conferencing.
Reduzir a latência do sistema é crítico para aplicações em tempo real, como jogos online e videoconferência.
3. In networking, the delay in milliseconds it takes for data to travel from source to destination
The system latency between the server and client was measured at 50 milliseconds.
A latência do sistema entre o servidor e o cliente foi medida em 50 milissegundos.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, software development, and networking contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, as the technology sector has grown, English technical terms like 'latency' are frequently used alongside Portuguese translations in professional settings, especially in São Paulo's tech industry. In the USA, particularly in NYC's tech community, 'latency' and 'lag' are used interchangeably in casual contexts, while 'system latency' is the formal technical term.
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