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rotational latency

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rotational latency has 1 sense
  1. rotational latency, latency - (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
    --1 is a kind of time interval, interval
    --1 is a part of access time

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Term: Rotational Latency

Description: Rotational latency refers to the delay experienced when accessing data from a storage device, such as a hard drive, due to the rotational speed of the device. It is the time it takes for the desired data to rotate into position under the read/write head.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The rotational latency of the hard drive caused a slight delay in accessing the requested file.
  2. Reducing rotational latency is crucial for improving the overall performance of storage devices.
  3. Understanding the concept of rotational latency is essential for optimizing data retrieval processes.
  4. The rotational latency of the disk drive can impact the loading time of applications.
  5. By minimizing rotational latency, the efficiency of the storage system can be significantly increased.

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