Engineering English
Time
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Time is a fundamental physical quantity representing the progression of events. It is critical in dynamics, scheduling, and process control.
Example in context
“The reaction time for the safety system must be less than 100 milliseconds to prevent damage.”
“Güvenlik sisteminin tepki süresi, hasarı önlemek için 100 milisaniyeden az olmalıdır.”
Where engineers use it
Time is used in dynamics for velocity and acceleration, in controls for sampling and response, and in project scheduling. Engineers specify time constants and durations.
Synonyms: duration
Practice: can you use “Time” at work?
You are testing a new actuator. Record the time it takes to extend fully under load. Compare with the specification of 0.5 seconds.
Show a model answer
“Measure the cycle time of this process.”
“Time” in 21 languages
| English | Time |
|---|---|
| Turkish | zaman |
| French | temps |
| German | Zeit |
| Spanish | tiempo |
| Chinese | 时间 |
| Arabic | زمن |
| Portuguese | tempo |
| Russian | время |
| Japanese | 時間 |
| Italian | tempo |
| Vietnamese | thời gian |
| Hindi | समय |
| Thai | เวลา |
| Indonesian | waktu |
| Korean | 시간 |
| Bengali | সময় |
| Dutch | tijd |
| Swedish | tid |
| Finnish | aika |
| Ukrainian | час |
Frequently asked questions
What does Time mean in engineering?
Time is a fundamental physical quantity representing the progression of events. It is critical in dynamics, scheduling, and process control. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Time?
Time is pronounced /taɪm/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Time used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The reaction time for the safety system must be less than 100 milliseconds to prevent damage.”
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