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connect time

American  
[kuh-nekt tahym] / kəˈnɛkt ˌtaɪm /

noun

Computers.
  1. the amount of time that a computer is logged on to a remote computer or server, as through an internet service provider.


Etymology

Origin of connect time

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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On network services charging by a combination of volume and time, 80 percent of my costs are typically for volume, while 20 percent is for connect time.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Instead they charge a flat fee—usually based on connect time, but for a 24 hour connection just a flat yearly fee.

From Email 101 by Goodwin, John

Add this to the connect time when calculating costs.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Your comparisons will never be accurate when comparing with services charging for connect time.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

When you pay for volume ———————————- Some network services, like Datapak in Norway, have high rates for volume, and very low rates for connect time.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

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