A time lag is a fairly long interval of time between one event and another related event that happens after it. There is a time-lag between theoretical research and practical applications.
What does a time lag mean?
: an interval of time between two related phenomena (such as a cause and its effect)
How do you use lag in a sentence?
cover with lagging to prevent heat loss.
- If we lag behind other nations in economy, we will be thrown into a passive position.
- Several players began to lag behind even at the beginning of the race.
- Grandma always lag behind when we go for a walk.
- There is a time lag of about fifteen years.
