1. An instrument which postpones an electric signal's arrival time in a circuit by employing capacitive (a system that enables it to store an electric charge) and inductive properties (production of an electromotive forces).
2. A delay line that uses properties of lumped or distributed capacitive and inductive elements.

It can be used for signal storage by recirculating information-carrying wave patterns.

1. A delay line the operation of which is based on the time of propagation of electromagnetic waves through distributed or lumped (concentrated) capacitance and inductance.
2. A delay line consisting simply of a transmission line carrying pulse trains.

The delay time generally available is not sufficient for storing a large number of pulses within a reasonable line length.

The time period between the energization of a heat-producing device and the measurable effect of the heat produced.

In law, a term used in insurance statutes providing for penalties for an insurer's conduct in unjustifiably refusing to pay insurance claims: James hired a lawyer to sue the company for the vexatious delay in settling the loss he had when an unknown driver damaged his car while it was parked in an authorized place on the street.