access time
noun
Definition of access time
: the time lag between the time stored information (as in a computer) is requested and the time it is delivered
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1948
First Known Use of access time
1948
ACCESS TIME Defined for English Language Learners
access time
noun
Definition of access time for English Language Learners
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: the time required to get stored information from a computer memory
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