runtime
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/ˈrʌntaɪm/
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/ˈrʌntaɪm/
The total length of time a movie or show is.
The runtime of the documentary was two hours, but it felt much longer.
The time it takes for a computer program to do something or when the program is working.
The runtime of the software update was longer than expected, causing delays.
A program that lets other programs run inside it.
The new runtime allows for more efficient app development.