subjective time
"Subjective time" is how we perceive time passing, influenced by our emotions, attention, and experiences, differing from the fixed, clock-based measurement of time.
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Definition
C1General
(psychological, philosophical)The personal experience of time, which can vary based on one's emotions, attention, and mental state.
Example
- When you're having fun, subjective time seems to fly by.
- Under stress, subjective time often feels much slower.
C2Advertising
(technical)A method of measuring time intervals based on actions or emotions during a commercial.
Example
- Researchers use subjective time to gauge how engaging a commercial is.
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