processing time (PT)

1. Also computer time, machine time. The time when a program or job is active; the elapsed time between loading and the production of final results.; 也稱計算機時間、機器時間。一個程序或作業運行的時間;從程序裝入內存到獲得最后 結果之間花費的時間。同computer time, machine time。 2. Also processor time, mill time. The total time spent by the central processor in executing the instructions of a program or job. | 也稱處理器時間、加工時間。在執行一個程序或作業的指令過程中,中央處理機 花費的總時間。同processor time。 3. The time required to perform a particular function. | 完成一個特定操作所需的時間。