elapsed time
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elapsed times
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Sports. the total amount of time from the start of an event to its finish, without subtracting any timeouts or breaks (used especially in racing).
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total time that has passed between one event or point in time and another.
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The team at Car and Driver cracked off a 0-60 mph acceleration pass of just 3.9 seconds, ahead of a ¼-mile elapsed time of 12.5 seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Marquee values for the E-Ray include an official 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.5 seconds and a ¼-mile elapsed time of 10.5 seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
His job, in part, would be to keep track of the elapsed time, if he could.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
The total elapsed time of games hasn’t significantly changed, though, but some coaches have complained about having fewer plays this year than last.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
I ignored her broken promises and pretended to be unaware of elapsed time when it came to her.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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