time-lag

[ tahym-lag ]

noun

1. the period of time between two closely related events, phenomena, etc., as between stimulus and response or between cause and effect:

   a time-lag between the declaration of war and full war production.

time-lag

noun

1. an interval between two connected events

Word History and Origins

Origin of time-lag¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Second, it is unclear how much of Britain's inflation premium over other countries represents a time-lag - partly due to a different timing of energy subsidies - rather than persistent inflation pressures.

From Reuters

Though the growth of new cases has slowed in recent days, hospitals are still bracing for weeks of many new admissions because of a time-lag between diagnosis and possible need for hospitalization.

From Washington Times

Though the growth of new cases has slowed in recent days, hospitals are still bracing for weeks of many new admissions because of a time-lag between diagnosis and possible need for hospitalization.

From Seattle Times

Because there will be a time-lag before it updates, anyone who has been advised to isolate by the app can leave isolation if their countdown timer hits three days between Monday and Thursday.

From BBC

"We know that public confidence at returning to indoor events and performances is low - we have all seen the statistics on the low appetite for booking for future arts events, and the alarming time-lag there may be before even bookings are considered," the document said.

From BBC