real time
noun
: the actual time during which something takes place
… the computer may partly analyze the data in real time (as it comes in) …—
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Resume builders generally flag spelling and grammar problems in real time.
—K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
According to the company, the humanoid robots are equipped with touch sensors that measure force and motion in real time, enabling them to perform tasks smoothly and safely in industrial environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Passengers can also track their bags in real time.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
By analyzing vast amounts of borrower data and property values in real time, AI systems can spot patterns, flag anomalies (such as undisclosed payments on a bank statement), and make informed lending decisions faster than traditional and manual methods.
—Geoff Green, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
According to the company, the humanoid robots are equipped with touch sensors that measure force and motion in real time, enabling them to perform tasks smoothly and safely in industrial environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
Passengers can also track their bags in real time.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
By analyzing vast amounts of borrower data and property values in real time, AI systems can spot patterns, flag anomalies (such as undisclosed payments on a bank statement), and make informed lending decisions faster than traditional and manual methods.
—Geoff Green, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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