# Elapsedtime

#### Syntax

    ELAPSEDTIME { ON | OFF }

#### Description

When `elapsedtime` is turned on, `ij` displays the total time elapsed during statement execution. The default value is OFF.

#### Example

    ij> elapsedtime on;
    ij> VALUES current_date;
    1
    ----------
    1998-07-15
    ELAPSED TIME = 2134 milliseconds
    ij>

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