processing delay

Definitions

The time interval required for a computer or system to receive, analyze, and act upon input data.

A latency period occurring during the transformation or computation of information within a digital system.

Examples

The bank notified us that a minor processing delay might affect the arrival of our international wire transfer.

Due to the high volume of applications, there is currently a significant processing delay for all new passport requests.

Synonyms

latency lag computational delay execution lag system slowdown data processing lag

Antonyms

real-time response instantaneous processing immediate execution zero latency rapid throughput speedy performance