lag

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of slowing down or falling behind
  2. noun the time between one event, process, or period and another
  3. noun one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

Etymology

Of unknown origin. Possibly of North Germanic origin.

In classic literature

Synonyms

slowdown, retardation

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