Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for latency. Search instead for latenci.
Definitions

latency

[leyt-n-see] / ˈleɪt n si /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In Australia, Surfshark’s ping times ranged from 281 to 422 ms, while NordVPN’s latency was lower — between 292 and 406 ms — based on test data.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

As you think about the transition to the edge and the move to agentic AI, latency and geography matter.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Those who prioritize streaming value Surfshark’s Smart DNS and low latency.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Inference chips, therefore, must have larger amounts of high-bandwidth memory, and the data centers they sit in must be located close to populations of users to reduce latency time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The controllers monitored everything and were ready to help in any way they could, but the communication latency between Hermes and Earth rendered them powerless to do anything but watch.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir