running time
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Definition
Noun: The total duration of a film, television program, recorded performance, or other continuous media from its beginning to its end.
Usage
"Running time" is used to specify the exact length of a single, complete presentation of a movie, show, or similar work. It is a standard term in media descriptions and schedules.
Examples
- The film has a running time of two hours and fifteen minutes.
- Please check the running time of the documentary before we schedule it.
- The director's cut has a longer running time than the theatrical release.
Advanced Usage
- Extended running time: Used to describe a version of a film or show that is longer than the standard or original release.
- The special edition boasts an extended running time with forty minutes of additional footage.
- Total running time: Emphasizes the complete, aggregated duration, often used for a series or compilation.
- The total running time for the entire lecture series is over twelve hours.
Variants and Related Words
- Runtime (noun): A common, often technical, synonym for "running time," frequently used in computing and software contexts as well as media.
- The software has a fast runtime. The movie's runtime is listed as 104 minutes.
Synonyms
- Duration
- Length
- Playtime (specific to music or audio)
Notes
"Running time" refers specifically to the content itself. It is different from terms like "airtime" (when a show is broadcast) or "screen time" (the amount of time a specific actor appears in a film).
Noun
- the length of time that a movie or tv show runs