real time
noun/ˌriːəl ˈtaɪm/, /ˌrɪəl ˈtaɪm/
/ˌriːəl ˈtaɪm/
[uncountable] (computing)- the fact that there is only a very short time between a computer system receiving information and dealing with it
- To make the training realistic the simulation operates in real time.
- real-time missile guidance systems
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