acquisition time
The term "acquisition time" varies in meaning across different fields such as technology, business, and science, generally referring to the duration needed to obtain or process information.
Definition
B2Technology
(technical)The duration needed for a system or device to gather and process information, such as a GPS receiver acquiring satellite signals.
Example
- The GPS device had a short acquisition time, quickly determining our location.
C1Business
(formal)The specific time on the acquisition date agreed upon by parties involved in a transaction, such as during a company merger.
Example
- The acquisition time was set for noon on the day of the merger.
C1Science
(academic, technical)The interval during which data is collected in an experiment or study, such as in MRI or NMR spectroscopy.
Example
- In MRI, reducing the acquisition time can improve patient comfort without compromising image quality.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "acquisition time":
integration timegain timeresponse timetransition timeaccess timeholding timelatency timehold timeprimary timeflat timetarget timingdwell time