Response-time Definition

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(biology, medicine) The period of time between the application of a stimulus and the associated response from a cell or tissue.

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The time taken for a person (human-controlled system) to respond to a request.

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(electronics) The time taken for the display of an instrument to move to a new value following a step change.

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(computing) The period of time between a request for a service and the associated response; typically the request is caused by a user at a terminal hitting the return key, and the response is displayed on a screen.

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Noun

Singular:
response-time
Plural:
response-times

Response-time Sentence Examples

  • And the very fact that they access multiple keyword indexes reduces their response time.

  • The worst-case response time can also be improved in several ways.

  • Known as forex trading, this field requires nerves of steel, quick response time and careful attention to the market.

  • Testing a camera's controls also leads to testing the camera's response time.

  • A camera with a poor response time can result in missed moments.

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