response time
Definitions
The time interval between the presentation of a stimulus and the beginning of a person's reaction to it.
The duration between a request being made to a computer system or network and the receipt of the corresponding output.
Examples
The IT department is working to improve the server's response time during peak hours.
A fast response time is critical for emergency services when lives are at stake.
Synonyms
latency turnaround time reaction time processing speed delay