real time

noun

: the actual time during which something takes place

the computer may partly analyze the data in real time (as it comes in)—

R. H. March

chatted online in real time

real-time adjective

Examples of real time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This was easy to discern in real time thanks to the quick-adjustment toggle on the CLA’s steering wheel. —

Peter Nelson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 While wearing the smart glasses, Zuckerberg spoke in English to Mexican mixed martial artist Brandon Moreno replying in Spanish — the conversation was translated in real time. —

Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024 Scalability And Performance Autonomous AI agents require substantial computational resources to process complex tasks in real time. —

Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024 These are filters, not unlike the Fujifilm X100 camera’s popular digital film emulations, that tint and modulate the photos in real time, making the camera much better for skin tones and also for landscapes, which the iPhone’s default settings often wash out. —

Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for real time

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