uptime

noun

up·​time ˈəp-ˌtīm How to pronounce uptime (audio)
: time during which a piece of equipment (such as a computer) is functioning or able to function

Examples of uptime in a Sentence

We need to maximize network uptime.
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This centralization leads to better business intelligence, so organizations can analyze everything from e-commerce user journeys to SaaS uptime and marketing efforts without the fear of incurring exorbitant costs. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Updating metrics for reliability and uptime is essential to reflect the real-world needs of drivers, prioritizing not just station functionality, but also the convenience and accessibility of the entire charging network. Stacy Noblet, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Furthermore, this approach reduces the operational costs of fleet operators by up to 20% while increasing uptime. Karthee Madasamy, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024 Businesses have spent a fortune focused on monitoring metrics like server uptime, database response times and network capacity. Aditya Ganjam, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uptime 

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptime was in 1958

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“Uptime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptime. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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