real-time

/ˈɹiːəltaɪm/

real-time

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Definition

Communicated as the events being responded to occur; communicated or proceeding without much delay.

Etymology

From real time.

Example Sentences

  • "It will provide a wireless navigation service that can deliver turn-by-turn route guidance and real-time traffic and weather information. Motorola is the first company to create such a solution, […]"
  • "Audiences tolerate the idea of Roxy Hart turning from a “real-time” conversation with her husband or lawyer and launching into a song about her dreams and ambitions. And in the old days, movie audiences did the same: Judy Garland could ..."
  • "This may nevertheless require some re-drawing of boundaries, to integrate real- time or near-real-time intelligence collection with the other means of locating, identifying and tracking major military equipment and units."
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