uptime

noun

up·​time ˈəp-ˌtīm 

: time during which a piece of equipment (such as a computer) is functioning or able to function

Examples of uptime in a Sentence

We need to maximize network uptime.

Recent Examples on the Web

KPIs often focus on IT metrics like uptime without regard for the impact on the business. — Mike Schumacher, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The companies said insights gained from production will help refine system setup, uptime and manufacturing processes, paving the way for broader adoption of the technology in future generations of semiconductor manufacturing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uptime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime