Lagger: meaning, definitions and examples

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lagger

 

[ ˈlaɡər ]

Context #1

person

A person who lags behind or makes slow progress.

Synonyms

laggard, slowpoke, straggler

Examples of usage

  • He was always the lagger in the group, struggling to keep up with the others.
  • Don't be a lagger, pick up the pace and catch up with the rest of the team.
Context #2

technology

An element in a computer network that delays the transmission of data packets.

Synonyms

bottleneck, delayer

Examples of usage

  • The network lagger caused a significant decrease in internet speed for all users.
  • We need to identify and fix the lagger to improve network performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "lagger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrasado

🇮🇳 विलंबकर्ता

🇩🇪 Nachzügler

🇮🇩 pengundur

🇺🇦 відстаючий

🇵🇱 maruder

🇯🇵 遅れた人

🇫🇷 retardataire

🇪🇸 rezagado

🇹🇷 gecikmiş

🇰🇷 뒤처진 사람

🇸🇦 متأخر

🇨🇿 zpozdilec

🇸🇰 oneskorenec

🇨🇳 落后者

🇸🇮 zamudnik

🇮🇸 eftirbátur

🇰🇿 артта қалған

🇬🇪 დამაგვიანებელი

🇦🇿 geri qalan

🇲🇽 rezagado

Word origin

The word 'lagger' originated in the 19th century, derived from the verb 'lag'. It has been used to describe a person who lags behind or makes slow progress, as well as an element in a computer network that delays data transmission. The term has evolved over time to encompass both technological and personal contexts.

See also: lag, lager, laggard, lagging.