settling time
nounUK /ˈsetlɪŋ taɪm/
US /ˈsetlɪŋ taɪm/
The time it takes for something to stop moving and become calm and still.
The settling time of the swing was short once the wind stopped.
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2. In engineering, the time a system takes to reach and stay within a small range of its final value after a change.
The settling time of the control system was under two seconds.
3. The period needed for particles in a liquid to sink to the bottom.
The settling time of the muddy water was several hours.
4. The time required for a new community or place to become calm and organized.
After the move, the family's settling time lasted about a month.