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Definitions for real time
ˈri əl, rilre·al time

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. real timenoun

    the actual time that it takes a process to occur

    "information is updated in real time"

  2. real timeadjective

    (computer science) the time it takes for a process under computer control to occur

  3. real-timeadjective

    of or relating to computer systems that update information at the same rate they receive information

Wiktionary

  1. real timenoun

    The time duration required by a computer system to complete a particular task

Wikidata

  1. Real Time

    Real Time is a webcast based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who which was then subsequently released on CD. It was produced by Big Finish Productions for BBCi, the interactive television service arm of the BBC and was originally webcast on the BBC Doctor Who website from August 2 to September 6, 2002.

The New Hacker's Dictionary

  1. real time

    1. [techspeak] adj. Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the canonical example. Such applications often require special operating systems (because everything else must take a back seat to response time) and speed-tuned hardware. 2. adv. In jargon, refers to doing something while people are watching or waiting. “I asked her how to find the calling procedure's program counter on the stack and she came up with an algorithm in real time.”

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. real time

    Pertaining to the timeliness of data or information which has been delayed only by the time required for electronic communication. This implies that there are no noticeable delays. See also near real time.

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  1. materiel

  2. matériel

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of real time in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of real time in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of real time in a Sentence

  1. Ralph Macchio:

    The coolest part about being on YouTube is that you're not waiting until Monday morning to see how you did over the weekend, you are watching it like everybody else in real time, you're seeing the views go up and see people's comments, that's a great experience.

  2. Jane Dacre:

    We need much more robust trials and evidence to work out how it can best be used. We need studies in real patients, in real time, in the real NHS.

  3. Svetha Venkatesh:

    These may provide a means to understand the response to changes in policy or other interventions in close to real time.

  4. Mark Moline:

    We've entered a new age of exploration, new sensors and improved underwater robots that can bring back real-time images are driving new discoveries.

  5. Kevin Reilly:

    It taps into an era when friends — and audiences — gathered together in real time and we think this reunion special will capture that spirit, uniting original and new fans, friends.


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