A latência
Example: A latência da internet afetou a qualidade da videoconferência.
Definition
"A latência" refers to the delay or time interval between the initiation of a process and its effect, especially in computing and telecommunications. It measures how long it takes for data to travel from the source to the destination, impacting the performance of internet connections and applications.
Etymology
The term "a latência" comes from the Latin word 'latentia,' meaning 'hidden' or 'latent.' It was adopted into Portuguese to describe something that exists but is not immediately observable, later evolving in technology to denote delay times in communication systems. Did you know that in computing, reducing "a latência" is crucial for smoother user experiences?
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