"netlag" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: net + lag Etymology templates: {{compound|en|net|lag}} net + lag Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} netlag (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The delay arising from communication between networked computers. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing

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