Name
TIMING
Synopsis
The TIMING command starts, stops, or displays the value of a timer. Timers let you measure elapsed time and are described in Chapter 12.
Syntax
TIMI[NG] [START [timer_name] | SHOW | STOP]Parameters
- TIMI[NG]
Is the command, which may be abbreviated TIMI.
- START [timer_name]
Starts a new timer and optionally gives it the name you provide.
- SHOW
Shows the current value of the most recently started timer.
- STOP
Stops the most recently started timer, shows its current value, then deletes it.
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