machine idle time
1machine-idle time — The period during which a machine is not being used. This is similar in effect to machine down time though it may be caused by lack of work rather than by a fault in the machine …
2idle time — UK US noun [U] ► IT the period of time when a computer or other machine is not being used despite the fact that it is available to be used: »Idle time can sometimes be used to save additional power, with the help of hibernate or standby choices.… …
3idle time — noun A period or periods when a machine, eg a computer, is able to function properly but is not being used for productive work • • • Main Entry: ↑idle * * * idle time UK US noun [uncountable] business a period during which a piece of equipment or …
4idle time — The time, usually measured in labour hours or machine hours, during which a production facility is unable to operate. See also: idle capacity, waiting time …
5idle time — The time, usually measured in labour hours or machine hours, during which a production facility is unable to operate. See also idle capacity; waiting time …
6Time-sharing — refers to sharing a computing resource among many users by multitasking. Because early mainframes and minicomputers were extremely expensive, it was rarely possible to allow a single user exclusive access to the machine for interactive use. But… …
7Idle — For other meanings, including people named Idle, see Idle (disambiguation). Idle is a term which generally refers to a lack of motion and/or energy. Uses In describing a person or machine, idle means the act of doing nothing or no work (for… …
8Idle (CPU) — A computer processor is described as idle when it is not being used by any program.Programs which make use of CPU Idle Time mean that they run at a low priority so as not to impact programs which run at normal priority. Many programs that use CPU …
9idle — 1. adjective 1) an idle person Syn: lazy, indolent, slothful, work shy, shiftless, inactive, sluggish, lethargic, listless; slack, lax, lackadaisical, good for nothing; rare otiose Ant: ind …
10idle — idleness, n. idly, adv. /uyd l/, adj., idler, idlest, v. idled, idling, n. adj. 1. not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers. 2. not spent or filled with activity: idle hours. 3. not in use or operation; not kept busy: idle… …
