uptime

noun

up·​time ˈəp-ˌtīm 

: time during which a piece of equipment (such as a computer) is functioning or able to function

Examples of uptime in a Sentence

We need to maximize network uptime.

Recent Examples on the Web

Commit To Governance And Continuous Improvement Commit to a strong ERP governance, which includes a steering committee for oversight and regular audits to assess system performance, like system uptime and user adoption. —Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

That next-generation equipment now has a 97 percent uptime. —IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025

If successful, this broadens Nvidia’s total addressable market into logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, retail, and autonomous systems—sectors that prize uptime and safety. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025

For many operators, the cloud argument boils down to uptime: a thin client that reboots in seconds matters when the Friday lottery rush stretches to the beverage aisle, all with a fully offline mode to ensure lines never stop moving. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uptime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime