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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You are in total control of the angles and can relive goals as your favourite player - plus watch tactics unfold in real time - with side-by-side stats and player data.

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

Business leaders need enough technical fluency to make build-versus-buy decisions in a market changing in real time.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

To coordinate events in real time, the team used code words and hand signals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The beginning and end in real time can be very different from each other.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking