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
R. H. Marchchatted online in real time
real-time
adjective
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In the online gaming industry, where millions of players interact in real time across diverse platforms, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment is both a necessity and a growing challenge.
—Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This man shared everything in real time, and then some.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Some viewers could engage with the show in real time, unlocking alternate paths and even changing how the story ended.
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The Zoe Pro introduces a new kind of software experience built around a friendly AI assistant, a 3D character — also named Zoe — who guides users through the scanning process, answers questions and interprets results in real time.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This man shared everything in real time, and then some.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
Some viewers could engage with the show in real time, unlocking alternate paths and even changing how the story ended.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
The Zoe Pro introduces a new kind of software experience built around a friendly AI assistant, a 3D character — also named Zoe — who guides users through the scanning process, answers questions and interprets results in real time.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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