die Zugriffszeiten
Translation
access times
Examples
Die Zugriffszeiten der Festplatte sind kurz.
The hard drive's access times are short.
Wir müssen die Zugriffszeiten optimieren.
We have to optimize the access times.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) are ... as a subject. The access times are short.
((Accusative)) optimize as an object. We optimize the access times.
Similar Words
die Ladezeit (loading time), die Antwortzeit (response time)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zugriff' (access) and 'Zeiten' (times). 'Zugriff' itself comes from 'zu' (to) and 'greifen' (to grip, grab).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'time' (Zeit) it takes to 'grab' (greifen) data 'to' (zu) the system. This helps remember its technical meaning.