Paketverlust

packet loss (networking)

noun pa-KET-fer-loost Rare

Usage Note

Paketverlust occurs when data packets fail to reach their destination, causing lag or dropped calls. Hoher Paketverlust is a sign of network problems. Often diagnosed with the ping or traceroute command.

Examples

"Während des Online-Spiels kam es zu starkem Paketverlust."

Natural Translation

During the online game there was severe packet loss.

Literal Translation

During the online-game it came to strong packet-loss.

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