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kill — Measure execution time

Measure the command execution time. Base task: Send a termination signal to a process.

Copy-ready commandkill — Measure execution time
time kill -TERM 1234

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Linux with the referenced utility installed
Permissions
Use sudo or root only when required
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Measure execution time

Measure the command execution time.

time kill -TERM 1234

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.