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delay [di′lā] (communications) Time required for a signal to pass through a device or a conducting medium. Time which elapses between the instant at which any designated point of a transmitted wave passes any two designated points of a transmission circuit; such delay is primarily determined by the constants of the circuit. (industrial engineering) Interruption of the normal tempo of an operation; may be avoidable or unavoidable. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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