time lag
Noun
Meaning
time during which some action is awaited
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Examples
instant replay caused too long a delay
he ordered a hold in the action
Another way looks at the time lag between reaching the peak of oil discoveries and the peak of production from those discoveries.
But Fuji didn’t quite get it right and a common grumble was the time lag that scuppered many a street photographer’s decisive moment.
In addition, many firms are increasingly appreciating the pecuniary costs derived from the time lag in shipping, inventory costs and the loss of flexibility, particularly in sectors where fashions can change quickly, such as in clothing and textiles.
I realize there is a time lag often between going off the pill and getting my period right, but she it’s been a year now.”