time lag
noun
Definition of time lag
: an interval of time between two related phenomena (such as a cause and its effect)
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Examples of time lag in a Sentence
There's a time lag between when you see a stop sign and when your foot steps on the brake.
1892
First Known Use of time lag
1892
TIME LAG Defined for English Language Learners
time lag
noun
Definition of time lag for English Language Learners
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: a period of time between two related actions (such as a cause and its effect)
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