seek time

Definitions

Computing

• noun the time taken by a read/write head to find the right track on a disk

Electronics

• The time interval that elapses between consecutive seek (1) operations. Usually refers to the time required for an access arm to proceed from one track to the next. access time is longer, as it requires more steps, such as those involved in data transfer.

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• Computing
• Electronics