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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Watch in real time on CNBC+ or the CNBC Pro stream.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The compact humanoid absorbs external forces, adjusts its posture in real time, and regains its rhythm within seconds, demonstrating precise coordination among its sensors, actuators, and control algorithms.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered New Yorkers the chance to track the city's snow removing fleet in real time this morning.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Instead of flooding analysts with thousands of warnings, the agents gather evidence in real time—querying threat-intelligence databases, analyzing behavioral patterns, and filtering out false positives—before deciding whether a situation warrants escalation.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The compact humanoid absorbs external forces, adjusts its posture in real time, and regains its rhythm within seconds, demonstrating precise coordination among its sensors, actuators, and control algorithms.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered New Yorkers the chance to track the city's snow removing fleet in real time this morning.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Instead of flooding analysts with thousands of warnings, the agents gather evidence in real time—querying threat-intelligence databases, analyzing behavioral patterns, and filtering out false positives—before deciding whether a situation warrants escalation.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Real time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20time. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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