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run-time

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of, relating to, or happening during run time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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

Examples

  • a run-time error

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of run time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, 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

(computer science) the length of time it takes to execute a software program

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: run

4

noun

Meaning 4

the time at which a (software or multimedia) program is run

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: point, point in time

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ajonaikainen — Of, relating to, or happening during run time
  • Hungarian: futásidejű — Of, relating to, or happening during run time
  • Polish: czasowy — Of, relating to, or happening during run time
  • Swedish: exekverings- — Of, relating to, or happening during run time
  • Swedish: kör- — Of, relating to, or happening during run time
  • Swedish: exekveringstid — Of, relating to, or happening during run time
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