: time during which a piece of equipment (such as a computer) is functioning or able to function
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We need to maximize network uptime.
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Aepnus’s strategy is to sell pilot systems, prove uptime, and then support either local manufacturing or build-operate models, aiming to de-risk that transition.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
When not overeating, guests can head to Level 61 for some spa downtime and gym uptime.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Pro gives you access to over 900 servers in more than 100 countries, with unlimited data usage and 99.9% uptime.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Such rates are priced based on the business value customers get — things like uptime, scalability, AI features and security.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
When not overeating, guests can head to Level 61 for some spa downtime and gym uptime.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Pro gives you access to over 900 servers in more than 100 countries, with unlimited data usage and 99.9% uptime.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Such rates are priced based on the business value customers get — things like uptime, scalability, AI features and security.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uptime
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“Uptime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptime. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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