latency
Example Sentences
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The speed with which that data moves between processors and memory chips governs the latency, or response time, for a query.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
By keeping a chip on one wafer instead of cutting the wafer into multiple chips as is usually done, Cerebras said it can provide faster computing with more power efficiency and lower latency.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
When it comes to running AI models, delays, known as latency, and energy consumption are tied to moving data in and out of memory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Those who prioritize streaming value Surfshark’s Smart DNS and low latency.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 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
Vocabulary lists containing latency
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