Meaning & Definition of word "Lagging"

Lagging

/ˈlæɡɪŋ/

1. to fall behind in movement, progress, or development
- Example: He was lagging behind the group during the hike.
2. to delay or slow down
- Example: The constant interruptions were lagging the completion of the report.
3. to be less advanced or developed than others
- Example: The software is lagging compared to the newer versions available in the market.

1. falling behind; slower than others
- Example: The lagging economy has resulted in higher unemployment rates.
2. not keeping up with a desired goal or progress
- Example: She is getting extra help in math because her grades are lagging compared to her peers.
3. failing to progress or develop at the same rate as something else
- Example: The project's lagging timeline has caused concern among the stakeholders.

Derived from the verb 'lag', which means to fall behind or move slowly.

lagging behind:

To be less advanced or slower than others.

lagging indicator:

A measure that reflects trends after they have already occurred.

lagging strand:

A term in genetics referring to the DNA strand elongating away from the replication fork.

lag:

To fall behind in movement or progress.

delay:

To take longer than expected.

sluggish:

Moving or operating in a slow manner.

Meaning: Feeling slow or unmotivated.

Example Sentence: I'm feeling lagging today; I just want to take a nap.

Meaning: Experiencing a delay in something, especially technology.

Example Sentence: The video is lagging; I can't watch it properly.