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downtime

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Noun — A period when a system or machine is out of action, often due to a fault.

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How to use downtime

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scheduled downtime system downtime need some downtime

Etymology

From down (in the sense "out of service") + time.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “downtime” mean?

The word “downtime” means a period when a system or machine is out of action, often due to a fault. In plain terms, time when something (a machine, or a person) is not working — either broken or just resting.

How do you pronounce “downtime”?

“Downtime” is pronounced DOWN-tym (/ˈdaʊnˌtaɪm/ in IPA).

How do you use “downtime” in a sentence?

Here is “downtime” used in a sentence: “The website had two hours of downtime during the server migration.”

What part of speech is “downtime”?

“Downtime” is a noun.

How many meanings does “downtime” have?

“Downtime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a period when a system or machine is out of action, often due to a fault.

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