machine time
[/məˈʃiːn taɪm/]
nounpl: machine times
tempo de máquina
1. The duration during which a machine or computer is in operation or in use for processing tasks
The project required 50 hours of machine time on the supercomputer.
O projeto exigiu 50 horas de tempo de máquina no supercomputador.
2. In computing, the actual execution time spent by a processor to complete instructions
We need to optimize the code to reduce machine time and improve efficiency.
Precisamos otimizar o código para reduzir o tempo de máquina e melhorar a eficiência.
3. In manufacturing, the actual time a machine is actively performing work
The factory tracks machine time to calculate production costs per unit.
A fábrica rastreia o tempo de máquina para calcular custos de produção por unidade.
The term 'machine time' is primarily technical jargon used in computing and manufacturing sectors in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian companies, especially in tech hubs like São Paulo and Campinas, the term is frequently used when discussing cloud computing costs and resource allocation. The concept is essential for understanding operational costs in data centers and manufacturing facilities.
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