Phrase guide

run time

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The stage during which a program is executing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The amount of time during which a program is executing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • You need to install the .NET runtime before you can run this application.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: media

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: running time

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From run + time.

Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: نَظْمَة (naẓma) — time during which a program is executing
  • Finnish: ajoaika — time during which a program is executing
  • Finnish: suoritusaika — time during which a program is executing
  • German: Laufzeit — time during which a program is executing
  • Japanese: ランタイム (rantaimu) — time during which a program is executing
  • Polish: czas działania programu komputerowego — time during which a program is executing
  • Romanian: timp de funcționare — time during which a program is executing
  • Romanian: durată de funcționare — time during which a program is executing
  • Spanish: tiempo de ejecución — time during which a program is executing
  • Turkish: geçiş süresi — time during which a program is executing
  • Turkish: geçiş zamanı — time during which a program is executing
  • Turkish: yürütme süresi — time during which a program is executing
  • Turkish: yürütüm süresi — time during which a program is executing