real time

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

NOUN

actual time for action or event

Synonyms

WEAK

actual time problem-solving time

Example Sentences

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According to a Xinhua report, more than 20 takeout stalls in the eastern city of Hangzhou have installed "transparent kitchens" with live broadcasting features, allowing consumers to view food preparation in real time.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The company is joining forces with Israeli artificial-intelligence startup Autobrains Technologies to deploy software that enables vehicles to understand context, assess risks and make decisions in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Rather than getting updates that last a few minutes, Kornacki provides continuous real time results until the last available total is counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A traditional adviser managing hundreds of clients cannot recalibrate each portfolio in real time as a client’s income, spending habits or retirement timeline shifts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

When was the last time they hadn’t shared every single moment that happened, nearly in real time?

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss