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latency

/ˈleɪ.tən.si/

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noun

Latencia

The state of being latent.

Examples :

"The computer's latency, or the time it took to respond to my click, made it frustrating to use. "

La latencia de la computadora, o el tiempo que tardó en responder a mi clic, hizo que fuera frustrante de usar.

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noun

Latencia, retraso

A delay, a period between the initiation of something and the occurrence.

Examples :

"The latency between pressing the elevator button and the doors actually opening felt like a very long time when I was late for my appointment. "

La latencia entre presionar el botón del ascensor y que las puertas se abrieran realmente pareció mucho tiempo cuando llegué tarde a mi cita.

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noun

Latencia, tiempo de respuesta

The delay between a stimulus and the response it triggers in an organism.

Examples :

"The doctor measured the patient's reaction time to a tap on the knee, noting the latency between the tap and the leg's reflex kick. "

El médico midió el tiempo de respuesta del paciente a un golpe en la rodilla, observando la latencia entre el golpe y la patada de reflejo de la pierna.

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noun

Latencia

A stage in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of the psychosexual development of children where children become asexual until their sexual desires come back at puberty.

Examples :

"During the latency stage of childhood development, Sarah showed no interest in romantic relationships, focusing instead on friendships and school. "

Durante la etapa de latencia del desarrollo infantil, Sarah no mostró interés en las relaciones románticas, centrándose en cambio en las amistades y la escuela.

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