Real-time
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Real-time is an adjective meaning Communicated as the events being responded to occur; communicated or proceeding without much delay.
Meaning
Communicated as the events being responded to occur; communicated or proceeding without much delay.
More Meanings
- (computing) Of a system: that responds to events or signals within a predictable time after their occurrence; specifically in which the response time must be within the maximum allowed, but is typically synchronous.
Example Sentences
If not real-time, in-person backup, he at least needed to tell Davenport what was going on, and where he was headed.
The projects, which are due to start in November, are: Real-time prediction and mitigation of disruption through personalised passenger communications - [...]
All signage in and around the station is bilingual in Welsh and English, while station announcements and passenger information screens provide real-time information.
It will provide a wireless navigation service that can deliver turn-by-turn route guidance and real-time traffic and weather information. Motorola is the first company to create such a solution, […]
Word Forms
- realtime
Synonyms for real-time
Depending on context, synonyms include RT.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include realtime, actual, real-world, momentary, instant, timely.
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