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title: "Network latency mathematical notation"
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# Network latency mathematical notation

Network latency is a recurring research-paper notation family. Represents fixed time paid to initiate or traverse a communication step before…

## Public overview

Network latency is a recurring research-paper notation family. Represents fixed time paid to initiate or traverse a communication step before bandwidth-dependent payload time.

Network latency: Represents fixed time paid to initiate or traverse a communication step before bandwidth-dependent payload time. Example: Small messages can be dominated by setup even when the link is fast.

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