Lag
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001491
A noticeable delay between an action and its corresponding reaction in a computer system or network. This delay occurs due to network congestion, insufficient processing power, or high latency. It is measured in milliseconds and can severely impact real-time applications like online gaming or video conferencing.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001491 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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