in real time

live, current, present, as-it-happens, as-of-now, this very moment

when added to a sentence or exchange of information, the stamp of "in real time"gives the context that the data just exchanged is the most recent, i.e., relevant. see irt (i.r.t.)

it's 7:52 a.m. in real time but by the time you read this it could be evening.

YOU: aren't you getting my texts?
ME: no sorry- my phone number is 555-2334 in real time. text me there.
YOU: why?
ME: bc i never paid my bill so i'm using a text-to-talk app.

by idtst August 13, 2016

switch weapons in real time

Something you must do before hitting a weakpoint on a Giant Enemy Crab for massive damage.

In ancient Japan the samurai had to switch weapons in real time to slay the dreaded Giant Enemy Crabs.

by Wise Penguin November 10, 2008

Planning In Real Time

When you’re playing it by ear but want to sound like a professional in front of the customer.

The customer continued to alter the scope even while deploying the solution, we had to start planning in real time in order to deliver everything in a timely fashion.

by The hitchhiker March 5, 2020

Updates in real-time

The characterological template? It does that too! I do it manually. And I'm not going to stop being brilliant any time soon barring some unforeseen catastrophe.

Hym "And, like the collective dialogue, it updates in real-time. But whereas the collective dialogue is like ONE water molecule freezing... This is like MANY water molecules freezing. An individual-collective dialogue! With more water molecules being added to the collection daily."

by Hym Iam August 22, 2023