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runtime

|run-time|

/ˈrʌnˌtaɪm/

duration of execution

Etymology

Etymology Information

'runtime' originates from the combination of 'run' and 'time', where 'run' meant 'to execute' and 'time' referred to 'a period'.

Historical Evolution

'runtime' evolved from the concept of 'run' in computing, combined with 'time' to specify the duration of execution.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the time taken for a program to execute, but it has expanded to include the duration of performances.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the period during which a program is running or being executed.

The runtime of the application was longer than expected.

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Noun 2

the duration of a film, play, or other performance.

The movie has a runtime of 120 minutes.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45