TechnologyAugust 17, 2026

uptime

UP-time

Definition

The period of time during which a machine, especially a computer or a network, is functioning and operational.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century compound of 'up' (meaning functioning or ready) and 'time,' originating in computing contexts to describe systems that are successfully running.

In the news

In the context of AI data centers, uptime is critical because even small physical maintenance failures can lead to significant and costly operational interruptions.

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