Uptime

usgb/ˈʌptaɪm/
noun

The time during which a machine, especially a computer, is in operation.

The server had an uptime of 99.9% last year.
Visual representation of "uptime" - The time during which a machine, especially a computer, is in operation

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  • server uptime
  • system uptime

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Reliability Measure

Uptime indicates how reliable a system is by showing how long it operates without interruption.

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A high uptime is crucial for an online store's reliability.
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Technical Performance

In technical contexts, a higher uptime percentage suggests better performance of servers or networks.

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Our IT team celebrated achieving 99.99% uptime this quarter.
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Comparison Unneeded

When discussing uptime, it's unnecessary to compare it with 'downtime', as uptime implies the system is running well.

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We focus on maintaining uptime rather than worrying about downtime.
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