disk access time

noun

The total amount of time required for an operating system to process a read-write request involving disk storage.

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Meanings

noundisk access time (countable and uncountable, plural disk access times)

plural disk access times

  1. countableuncountablecomputer hardwareThe total amount of time required for an operating system to process a read-write request involving disk storage.
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