dwell time
"Dwell time" refers to the duration something or someone remains in a particular state or location, with applications across various fields like engineering, military, marketing, and logistics.
Definition
C1Engineering
(technical)The period a system or component stays in a specific state or condition.
Example
- The dwell time of the engine in idle mode affects fuel efficiency.
C1Military
(technical)The time soldiers spend at their home base between foreign deployments.
Example
- After a long deployment, the soldiers were grateful for an extended dwell time.
B2Internet Marketing
(technical)The duration a user stays on a webpage before leaving.
Example
- Increasing dwell time on the website can improve search engine rankings.
C1Logistics
(technical)The time a container or vehicle remains stationary before moving again.
Example
- Reducing dwell time at ports can streamline shipping operations.
C1Cybersecurity
(technical)The length of time a cyberattacker remains undetected in a system.
Example
- Minimizing dwell time is crucial to preventing extensive damage from cyberattacks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dwell time":
detention timehold timestay timeholding timetransition timedelay timeresponse timelive timeclearance timedrive timelatency timeintegration timewall timecirculation timerelaxation timeacquisition timetarget timinggain timefade timescreen timegate time