screen time
noun/ˈskriːn taɪm/
/ˈskriːn taɪm/
[uncountable]- the amount of time that is given to a particular subject, actor, etc. on film or television
- Ellie gets considerably more screen time than the other characters in this episode.
- A lot of screen time in the film is devoted to flashbacks.
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- time spent using a device such as a computer, television or tablet
- We try not to let our children have too much screen time.
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