Lagtime

//ˈlæɡ.taɪm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The elapsed time between two events.

    "The lag-time in response to feedback that can result from using pen-and-paper questionnaires or oral reports may therefore reduce students’ active participation in feedback on lessons."

Example

More examples

"The lag-time in response to feedback that can result from using pen-and-paper questionnaires or oral reports may therefore reduce students’ active participation in feedback on lessons."

Etymology

From lag + time.

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