Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.43 in modern English

Syllables: run -time
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The stage during which a program is executing.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The amount of time during which a program is executing.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"You need to install the .NET runtime before you can run this application."

Etymology

From run + time.

Usage

Inflected Forms

run times (plural) runtime (alternative)

Phrases

run-time modifier

Frequently Paired Words

compile time link time load time

Synonyms

running time

Questions

What does run time mean?: The stage during which a program is executing.
Where does run time come from?: From run + time.

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