elapsed time

noun

The duration of time that has passed between the commencement of the event and its completion, irrespective of any time-outs, half-time breaks, or other interruptions.

“With a bit of tuning, these cars can run 12-second ETs (elapsed times).”

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Meanings

nounelapsed time (countable and uncountable, plural elapsed times)

plural elapsed times

  1. countableuncountableespecially drag racinghobbiesThe duration of time that has passed between the commencement of the event and its completion, irrespective of any time-outs, half-time breaks, or other interruptions.

    With a bit of tuning, these cars can run 12-second ETs (elapsed times).

    Synonyms: ET

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe duration of time that has passed between the commencement of the event and its completion, irrespective of any time-outs, half-time breaks, or other interruptions.

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APA

elapsed time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elapsed%20time

MLA

“elapsed time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elapsed%20time. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “elapsed time,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elapsed%20time.

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