Lag
Updated: 04/12/2021 by Computer Hope
Lag may refer to any of the following:
1. In general, lag is the time difference a performed task and its result. For example, the fraction-of-a-second pause between the time a keyboard key to when it appears on the screen.
2. In gaming, lag refers to any noticeable slow response in an online game due to high latency or a poor connection. For example, on a slow Internet connection your character or the environment they're in may stutter.
Tip
If lag only happens temporarily, this is referred to as a lag spike.