Data Communication Vocabulary

noun a place where things are exchanged or substituted

verb to exchange or switch (two things) with each other

• The interchange of ideas between the two departments led to a breakthrough in the project.
• Let's have an interchange of thoughts over coffee sometime.
• I love the interchange of gossip at the water cooler.
• The interchange of emotions between the characters made the movie very engaging.

noun the state of being latent; delay; the time between initiating a request in a computer system and receiving or detecting the response

• The network experienced high latency during peak hours, causing delays in data transmission.
• My internet connection has been so slow lately, probably due to latency issues.
• Ugh, this lag is killing me! I can't stand this latency anymore.
• The latency in communication between them was palpable, creating an awkward tension in the room.

noun abbreviation for Intimate Partner Violence, which refers to physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse

preposition used in phrases like 'victims of IPV'

• IPV stands for Intimate Partner Violence, which is a serious issue that affects many relationships.
• My friend finally left her partner after experiencing IPV for years.
• I can't believe he's still with her even after all the IPV she put him through.
• The emotional scars from IPV can last a lifetime.