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diff --git a/Doc/library/time.rst b/Doc/library/time.rst index 668651a..757fbf3 100644 --- a/Doc/library/time.rst +++ b/Doc/library/time.rst @@ -183,6 +183,18 @@ The module defines the following functions and data items: .. versionadded:: 3.3 +.. function:: wallclock() + + .. index:: + single: Wallclock + single: benchmarking + + Return the current time in fractions of a second to the system's best ability. + Use this when the most accurate representation of wall-clock is required, i.e. + when "processor time" is inappropriate. The reference point of the returned + value is undefined so only the difference of consecutive calls is valid. + + .. versionadded: 3.3 .. function:: ctime([secs]) |