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worst-case execution time (WCET)


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DEFINITION - Worst-case execution time (WCET) is a software development metric that determines the maximum length of time a task or set of tasks requires on a specific hardware platform. The worst-case scenario is a crucial consideration for hard real-time systems, which have a non-negotiable deadline.

LAST UPDATED: 22 Apr 2008

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