"system time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: system times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} system time (countable and uncountable, plural system times)
  1. (computing, programming) The passage of time of a computer system, including the passing of days on the calendar. Tags: countable, uncountable

Inflected forms

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