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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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The planning phase is especially important since the show films in real time and airs with a one to two-day delay.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
For Democrats who had a similar reaction in real time, but who spent months being told by the Biden campaign that their concerns were overblown, her remarks landed like a gut punch.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
One of the most rewarding parts of the role, Levy says, has been watching audiences connect with Mother's evolution in real time.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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