Válaszidejétl

Válaszidejétl is a term used in Hungarian to describe the time interval between issuing a request and receiving the corresponding response within a system. In practice, it is related to latency measurements in computing, networking and human–computer interaction contexts, indicating how quickly a system reacts to input or requests.

Etymology and scope. The word is formed from válasz (response), idő (time) and től/től (from), reflecting the notion of the time from a request to its reply. The concept can be applied to various layers, from network packets and server processing to user-perceived delays in interactive applications. It is not a universally standardized term, but it appears in technical discussions in Hungarian literature and industry contexts to discuss overall responsiveness.

Definition and components. Válaszidejétl typically encompasses end-to-end latency, including processing delays, queueing time, transmission time, and any protocol overhead. In some discussions it is closely related to, or distinguished from, time-to-first-byte (TTFB), time-to-interactive, or round-trip time, depending on whether the focus is on network or application-level performance. The exact boundaries of the measure can vary by domain and measurement setup.

Measurement methods. It is usually measured by timestamping requests and responses, using client-side timers, server logs, or dedicated monitoring tools. Methods range from active probing and synthetic benchmarking to passive real-user monitoring, with metrics reported in milliseconds for digital systems or seconds for slower human–computer task analyses.

Applications and significance. Válaszidejétl is used to assess system performance, compare architectures, optimize user experience, and set service‑level expectations. While not a formal standard term, it supports discussions of responsiveness across networks, servers, applications, and interfaces. See also latency, response time, end-to-end delay.