Latency
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延迟
Latency · N/A · 延迟 · LAY-ten-see · lag · network delay · ping time · Networking · performance · gaming · callsNetworkinglag network delay ping time/LAY-ten-see/
Also known as: lag, network delay, ping time
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Latency is how long data takes to travel to a server and back. High latency feels like lag in calls and games even if download speed looks fine.
Real-World Example
A video call that freezes mid-sentence often has high latency or packet loss, not just “slow Wi‑Fi megabits.”
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