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elapsed time

noun

Simple meaning

The duration of time that has passed between the commencement of the event and its completion, irrespective of any time-outs, half-time breaks, or other interruptions.

Pronunciation

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ihlapsttym

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪˈlæpstˈtaɪm

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. sportsespecially drag racing

    The time that elapses while some event is occurring

  2. sportsespecially drag racing

    The duration of time that has passed between the commencement of the event and its completion, irrespective of any time-outs, half-time breaks, or other interruptions.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: The time that elapses while some event is occurring

Used this way, elapsed time is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a sporting use: familiar to anyone who follows the game, and puzzling to anyone who does not.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Sports
  • News/reporting
  • Everyday conversation

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