Phrase guide

regulation time

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The normal duration of a game or match, before the addition of any extra time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(sports) the normal prescribed duration of a game

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the game was finished in regulation time

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: overtime

Broader terms: time period, period of time, period

History

Etymology

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