run-time
adj1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Of, relating to, or happening during run time.
- a run-time error
- Antonyms
- compile-time
run time
nounalso spelled run-timeEtymology From run + time.
1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The stage during which a program is executing.
2
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The amount of time during which a program is executing.
3
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A software component designed to support the execution of computer programs.
- You need to install the .NET runtime before you can run this application.
4
Media The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included
- Derived terms
- run-time modifier
- Coordinate terms
- compile time, link time, load time