acquisition time

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The amount of time required to acquire and convert a signal into a data record.
2. 2
   The amount of time required for a GPS receiver to acquire a satellite signal in order to determine the initial position.
3. 3
   The time taken to sample data in order to obtain an image or measurement to a specified resolution.
4. 4
   The time needed to synchronize with an electronic signal.
5. 5
   The time needed to complete a procurement.