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variable latency

[ˈvɛɹiəbəl ləˈtɛnsi]
nounpl: variable latencies
latência variável
1. The inconsistent delay in data transmission or processing that fluctuates over time, typically measured in milliseconds
The network experienced variable latency during peak hours, causing inconsistent response times.
A rede experimentou latência variável durante as horas de pico, causando tempos de resposta inconsistentes.
2. In computing and telecommunications, a condition where the time interval between request and response changes unpredictably
Variable latency in VoIP calls can result in poor audio quality and dropped connections.
A latência variável em chamadas VoIP pode resultar em qualidade de áudio ruim e desconexões.
Synonyms
jitterfluctuating delayinconsistent latencyunstable delay
Antonyms
consistent latencyfixed latencystable latencydeterministic latency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
latência variável
Standard technical term used in computing and telecommunications
Portugal
latência variável
Standard technical term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical communities
jitter
Often used interchangeably in technical discussions about network performance

Related Idioms & Phrases

network jitter
unstable connection
lag spike
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