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)—
R. H. March
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real-time
adjective
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Recognized for its autonomous decision-making functions, agentic AI operates independently and can make informed decisions and detect suspicious activities in real time.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
What happened next is told by Hoffman, a former L.A. Times reporter, as the story played out in real time.
—Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Using active binocular infrared imaging technology, and a RGB camera, the robot vacuum can create 3D models in real time to identify obstacles—even in the dark.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
That means materials like tungsten to make the projectiles more lethal as well as advanced sensors and guidance systems that can react in real time.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
What happened next is told by Hoffman, a former L.A. Times reporter, as the story played out in real time.
—Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Using active binocular infrared imaging technology, and a RGB camera, the robot vacuum can create 3D models in real time to identify obstacles—even in the dark.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
That means materials like tungsten to make the projectiles more lethal as well as advanced sensors and guidance systems that can react in real time.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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