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Definition of "uptime" []

  • The time during which a device, such as a computer, is functioning or available for use. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "uptime" in a sentence
  • "Their uptime is great (did not experience any major downtime before)."
  • "But by and large, Amazon has had a good record with its services as far as uptime is concerned."
  • "This would once again seem to contradict your assertion and indicate that uptime is important."