noun

runtime

runtime, running time, execution time

The program has a long runtime.

The programme has a long runtime.

What is the runtime of that movie?

What is the running time of that film?

((the)) runtime ((of sth.)) the length of time (sth.) lasts The runtime of the new software is impressive.

Synonyms: execution time, running time, duration

A compound word from 'run' and 'time', literally the time during which something runs.

Think of the 'time' it takes for a computer program or a movie to 'run' from start to finish.

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