in real time — happening or shown at the same time as events actually occur, without delay
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: happening or shown at the same time as events actually occur, without delay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn riːl taɪm/
Example Sentences
- My mom can track my location in real time, so hiding at the PC café is impossible.
- The teacher can see our online activity in real time during the exam.
- Social media shows how many people are crying about Monday in real time.
in real time
ADVERB[/ɪn riːl taɪm/]
happening or shown at the same time as events actually occur, without delay
happening or shown at the same time as events actually occur, without delay
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern English phrase that emerged with the development of computer and telecommunications technology in the mid-20th century. It combines 'real' (from Latin realis, meaning 'actual') and 'time' (from Old English tima), originally used in computing to describe processing or transmission occurring at the same speed as actual events.
Breakdown
real (from Latin realis, 'actual' or 'relating to things') + time (from Old English tima, 'period' or 'duration'). The compound expresses synchronization between computational/data processes and actual elapsed time.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom can track my location in real time, so hiding at the PC café is impossible.”
“The teacher can see our online activity in real time during the exam.”
“Social media shows how many people are crying about Monday in real time.”
“Weather apps provide updates in real time to help you plan your day.”
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