uptime

noun

up·​time ˈəp-ˌtīm How to pronounce uptime (audio)
: 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.
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Setting up KPIs—like system uptime or response times—helps track how well the system is meeting its goals. Rahul Bhatia, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 According to Merritt, the app has 100 percent uptime. Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2025 Instead of just aiming for 99.99% server uptime, imagine an XLO that commits to a page loading in under 2.5 seconds for 95% of users. Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 For IT, these metrics could be system uptime, cybersecurity incident rates or how quickly technical issues are resolved. Boyd Clewis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uptime 

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptime was in 1958

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“Uptime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptime. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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