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runtime

runtime is the alternative spelling of run-time.

runtime is the alternative spelling of run time.

Meaning of run-time

Adjective

run-time (not comparable)

  1. Of, relating to, or happening during run time.
    • a run-time error

Meaning of run time

Noun

run time (countable and uncountable, plural run times)

  1. The stage during which a program is executing.
  2. The amount of time during which a program is executing.
  3. 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. The length of a film, television program or audio track in minutes, usually with end credits included
    Synonyms:
    running time

Forms of runtime

pluralruntimes

Phrases with runtime

Questions about runtime

What is runtime the alternative spelling of?
Runtime is the alternative spelling of run-time.

Words near runtime in the dictionary

  1. runtedness
  2. runthrough
  3. runthroughs
  4. runtier
  5. runtiest
  6. runtime
  7. runtimes
  8. runtiness
  9. runting
  10. runting-stunting syndrome
  11. runtish

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Adapted from Wiktionary: runtime (page history and authors); run-time (page history and authors); run time (page history and authors). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the entry and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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