Runtime: meaning, definitions and examples
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runtime
[ ˈrʌnˌtaɪm ]
computer programming
The period of time when a program is running on a computer, from start to finish.
Synonyms
execution time, operating time, processing time
Examples of usage
- The runtime of the application is crucial for its performance.
- The runtime error caused the program to crash.
film industry
The duration of a movie or a play.
Synonyms
duration, duration time, length
Examples of usage
- The movie has a runtime of 2 hours.
- The runtime of the play was extended due to popular demand.
sports
The time taken to complete a race or an event.
Synonyms
competition time, event duration, race time
Examples of usage
- The marathon has a runtime of 3 hours.
- The sprinter's runtime was impressive.
Translations
Translations of the word "runtime" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempo de execução
🇮🇳 रनटाइम
🇩🇪 Laufzeit
🇮🇩 waktu eksekusi
🇺🇦 час виконання
🇵🇱 czas wykonywania
🇯🇵 ランタイム
🇫🇷 temps d'exécution
🇪🇸 tiempo de ejecución
🇹🇷 çalışma süresi
🇰🇷 런타임
🇸🇦 وقت التشغيل
🇨🇿 doba běhu
🇸🇰 času prevádzky
🇨🇳 运行时间
🇸🇮 čas izvajanja
🇮🇸 keyrslutími
🇰🇿 орындау уақыты
🇬🇪 რანტაიმი
🇦🇿 işləmə vaxtı
🇲🇽 tiempo de ejecución
Word origin
The term 'runtime' originated in the early 1960s in the field of computer programming to refer to the period during which a program is executed. It has since been adopted in various other fields such as film, sports, and theater to describe the duration of different activities. The word combines 'run' and 'time' to convey the concept of the time during which a particular task or activity is in progress.
See also: outrun, overrun, run, runaway, runnable, runner, runners, running, runoff, runs, runway.