Lexeme: access time  
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Definition:
  1. noun. Access time is the amount of time it takes for a computer system to obtain data from or store data to a storage medium such as a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or memory module. It is typically measured in milliseconds (ms) and includes the time required for the computer to locate and position the storage medium's read/write head, initiate the necessary operations, and transfer the data to or from the storage medium. Access time is an important performance factor in computing systems, as faster access times can lead to quicker data retrieval and overall improved system responsiveness. GPT3.5
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  • noun. access time (singular), access times (plural)
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