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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Guaranteeing continuous uptime requires extensive on-site redundancy. — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The companies said insights gained from production will help refine system setup, uptime and manufacturing processes, paving the way for broader adoption of the technology in future generations of semiconductor manufacturing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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