positioning time

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computer science}} [[random-access|Random-access]] time: the time required to move the [[hard disk]] arm to the desired [[cylinder]] ([[seek time]]) and for the desired [[sector]] to rotate under the disk head (rotational latency).

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