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runtime

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌnˌtaɪm]

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Learn how to use runtime in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “computer science”

(noun) the time a computer program takes to run while it is executing. This is when the computer does what the program tells it to do, like playing a game or opening a file.

Example

The runtime of the video game is about 12 hours, which gives you lots of time to explore.

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The program crashed, and now we have no idea how long the runtime was supposed to be.

Example

How long is the runtime for this new software application?

Context: “theater”

(noun) the total length of a movie, play, or performance from start to finish. It's like the clock that counts from when the lights go down until the ending credits roll.

Example

The runtime of the movie was two hours, which made it a long but exciting watch.

Example

The runtime for that play was too short; I wanted to see more of the story.

Example

What is the runtime of the next film we are going to see?

How to pronounce runtime

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌnˌtaɪm]

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