Time-sharing
[tahym-shair-ing] /ˈtaɪmˌʃɛər ɪŋ/
noun
1.
Computers. a system or service in which a number of users at different terminals simultaneously use a single computer for different purposes.
2.
Also, time-share. a plan in which persons share ownership or rental costs of a vacation home, especially a condominium, entitling each participant to use the residence for a specified time each year.
verb (used with object), time-shared, time-sharing.
1.
to use or occupy by time-sharing.
noun
2.
time-sharing (def 2).
adjective
1.
denoting, relating to, or forming part of time sharing of property: time-share villas
operating system
(Or “timesharing”) An operating system feature allowing several users to run several tasks concurrently on one processor, or in parallel on many processors, usually providing each user with his own terminal for input and output. time-sharing is multi-user multitasking.
(2009-11-23)
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- Time-shift
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- Time-shifting
noun the act of viewing a broadcast recorded earlier; also written time shifting Examples The advent of the digital video recorder has made time shifting easier. Word Origin 1978
- Time-signal
noun 1. a signal sent electrically or by radio to indicate a precise moment of time as a means of checking or regulating timepieces. noun 1. an announcement of the correct time, esp on radio or television