playing period

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Definition Noun : 1. A segment of time in a structured game or performance during which active competition or action is officially happening and the clock is running. This term specifically refers to the timed portions of an event when the game or match is live, as opposed to breaks, halftime, or intermissions. Usage The term "playing period" is used to discuss the official, active duration of...