real time

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

NOUN

actual time for action or event

Synonyms

WEAK

actual time problem-solving time

Example Sentences

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"I think it's really inspiring for this generation, and for adults as well, to see this happening in real time."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Communities dedicated to open-source intelligence piece together fragments of information in real time.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Now those concerns are playing out in real time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The team hopes to automate this process by adding computer vision and AI systems that can analyze surroundings and adjust the material in real time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In real time, the interview lasted three minutes.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow