delay

period of time between when an event is expected to occur and the later time when it actually occurs
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delay

Summary

delay is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

Key Facts

  • delay is a type of time interval[2].
  • delay is a type of discrepancy[3].
  • delay is the opposite of on time[4].
  • delay's Unicode character is recorded as ☕[5].
  • delay's partially coincident with is recorded as lead time[6].
  • delay's partially coincident with is recorded as pause[7].
  • delay's has immediate cause is recorded as delaying[8].
  • delay's has effect is recorded as lateness[9].
  • delay's has effect is recorded as waiting[10].
  • delay's different from is recorded as delaying[11].
  • delay's different from is recorded as lateness[12].
  • delay's properties for this type is recorded as P2047[13].
  • delay's properties for this type is recorded as P828[14].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include time interval[2] and discrepancy[3]. delay is the opposite of on time[4].

Why It Matters

delay is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

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  1. 28d ago · Assanges · 2026-07-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from delaying, lateness
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1889]]: [[Q140753858]]"
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