Lag: meaning, definitions and examples
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lag
[ læɡ ]
internet
A noticeable delay between the action of a user and the response of the system. It can be caused by slow internet connection or overloaded servers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I experienced lag while playing the online game.
- The lag made it difficult to communicate in real-time.
technology
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development. It can also refer to slowing down or becoming sluggish.
Synonyms
fall behind, slow down
Examples of usage
- The old computer started to lag after running multiple programs.
- Our competitors are starting to lag behind in innovation.
Translations
Translations of the word "lag" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atraso
🇮🇳 विलंब
🇩🇪 Verzögerung
🇮🇩 keterlambatan
🇺🇦 затримка
🇵🇱 opóźnienie
🇯🇵 遅延
🇫🇷 délai
🇪🇸 retraso
🇹🇷 gecikme
🇰🇷 지연
🇸🇦 تأخير
🇨🇿 zpoždění
🇸🇰 oneskorenie
🇨🇳 延迟
🇸🇮 zamuda
🇮🇸 töf
🇰🇿 кідіріс
🇬🇪 დაგვიანება
🇦🇿 gecikmə
🇲🇽 retraso
Word origin
The word 'lag' originated in the 16th century, derived from the Swedish dialect word 'lagga', meaning 'go slowly'. Over time, it came to be used in various contexts, including technology and gaming, to describe delays or slow progress. The term has become commonplace in modern language, reflecting the importance of speed and efficiency in today's fast-paced world.