die Zugriffszeit
Translation
access time
Examples
Die Zugriffszeit der Festplatte ist sehr kurz.
The access time of the hard drive is very short.
Wir müssen die Zugriffszeit auf die Datenbank optimieren.
We need to optimize the access time to the database.
Grammar Patterns
the access time ((of sth.)) The access time of the hard drive is short.
Similar Words
Ladezeit (loading time), Antwortzeit (response time)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zugriff' (access, from 'zu' to + 'greifen' to grab) and 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'time to grab'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Zeit' (time) it takes for a computer to 'zugreifen' (access) data.