Time-slot; time slot; Etymology. Hyphenation: time‧slot; Noun. Timeslot (plural timeslots) A conventionally defined time interval in a schedule. Prime-time television has two- to four-hour-long timeslots. Throwing light on how premium rates for ad slots are determined, Nayyar shared, “The logical way an advertiser defines the prime is when there is content and there is an audience for it. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition for “prime time” is the time period when television or radio audience is the largest. It is also noted in a second definition as the choicest or busiest time. The meaning implies something of great importance.
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not ready for prime time
Not ready to be exposed to a wider or larger audience. I guess the rookie isn't ready for prime time yet—he's had three turnovers already.No, the app isn't ready for prime time quite yet—the development team is still dealing with some bugs.
prime time
1. noun In TV broadcasting, the time slot from 7 to 11 PM, when viewership is typically at its highest. Is Grey's Anatomy the longest-running medical drama that has aired in prime time?If the network doesn't air that show in prime time, it will probably be canceled sooner than later.
2. noun Exposure to a wider or larger audience. I guess the rookie isn't ready for prime time yet—he's had three turnovers already.OK, the app is finally ready for prime time—the development team has fixed all those bugs.
3. noun A favorable or ideal time for some action or undertaking. With house prices skyrocketing in our neighborhood, I think it's prime time for us to sell.The dentist said that now is prime time for Beth to get her wisdom teeth pulled, before they start causing her pain.
4. adjective Describing a TV program broadcast between 7 and 11 PM. Typically hyphenated if used before a noun. Is Grey's Anatomy the longest-running prime-time medical drama?What is your favorite prime time TV show?
ready for prime time
Ready to be exposed to a wider or larger audience. Do you really think that rookie was ready for prime time? He's had three turnovers already.OK, the app is finally ready for prime time—the development team has fixed all those bugs.
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time slot
Period of time during which certain activities are governed by specific regulations.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
| Noun | 1. | time slot - a time assigned on a schedule or agenda; 'the TV program has a new time slot'; 'an aircraft landing slot' interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants |
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