processor time

[/ˈprɑːsesər taɪm/]
nounpl: processor times
tempo de processador
1. The amount of time a central processing unit (CPU) actively executes instructions for a specific program or task
The application consumed significant processor time while rendering the video.
A aplicação consumiu um tempo de processador significativo ao renderizar o vídeo.
2. In computing, the elapsed time during which a processor is actively performing computations, excluding idle or waiting periods
Monitor the processor time to identify performance bottlenecks in your system.
Monitore o tempo de processador para identificar gargalos de desempenho em seu sistema.
This is a technical term predominantly used in IT, software development, and system administration contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears frequently in translated software documentation and technical forums. The term is essential for understanding system performance discussions in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
CPU timeexecution timeprocessing timecompute timecentral processing unit time
Antonyms / Antônimos
idle timewait timelatency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de processador
Standard technical term used in IT documentation and software development
Portugal
tempo de processamento
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in European Portuguese contexts
USA/International Tech
processor time
Primary term used in English-language computing documentation and performance analysis tools

Related Words

CPUbenchmarkperformance metricssystem resourcesmulti-threadingclock cycles

Related Idioms & Phrases

eating up processor time
processor time overhead
optimize processor time usage
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