(mathematics) A random variable representing the time required for a stochastic process to satisfy a certain condition, which must be determined using only information available up to such time and must occur almost surely in finite time.

plural of stopping time

(sometimes humorous) The period of time before a defining, often apocalyptic event, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

(broadcasting) The period during which a television or radio station can air its own local content, rather than material provided by the network.

plural of meta-time

Alternative form of metatime

(aviation) The amount of time that a pilot has spent flying.

plural of stick time

(archaic, idiomatic) A pleasant era

present participle of find time