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runtime Synonyms

Another word for runtime

Choosing another word for runtime depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The period of time during which a computer program is executing, or the total duration required for it to complete.

Usage Example

"By optimizing the sorting algorithm, the engineer reduced the program's total execution time by half."

Strongest
execution time

• noun (Context 2)

The total duration or playing time of a film, television episode, or audio recording.

Usage Example

"With a running time of over three hours, the historical epic requires an intermission."

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running time
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duration
length

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Runtime. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/runtime
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