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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

timeout

/ˈtaʊaʊtˌaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does timeout mean?

noun, verb

A time limit set for a process or operation to complete before it is stopped or terminated. A period of time when a computer system or network is unavailable due to maintenance or overload.

Example

"The server timed out after 30 seconds, requiring the user to restart the connection."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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