Contextual aspects descriptors and definitions by time-based subcategory
| Descriptor | Definition |
| Time based | |
| Quarter | A period of play within the match. Options: Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 |
| Half* | A period of play within the match, in which there are two halves. Options: First half Second half |
| Playing time | The length of time elapsed in a quarter or half, not including stoppages |
| Extra time | An additional period of time used when the scores are tied at full-time, and a winner is required |
| Quarters played | The number of quarters a player has taken to the court regardless of the time spent on the court during the quarter |
| Minutes played | The total number of minutes a player has played the match for |
| Time in possession (minutes) | The total time each team has possession of the ball while the ball is in play |
| Time in possession (%)* | The total percentage of time each team has possession of the ball while the ball is in play |
| Time out† | Time is paused during a match by an umpire for a designated tactical halt in play, determined by one of the playing teams. Relevant to specific competitions |
| Injury stoppage | Time is paused during a match by an umpire due to an injury on court |
| Other stoppage | Time is paused during a match by an umpire for any reason, other than an injury stoppage or a time out |
| Quarter time* | An interval between quarters 1 and 2 and between quarters 3 and 4 |
| Half time* | An interval between quarter 2 and 3 or between two halves |
No * and † indicates the descriptor and definition reached agreement after round 1 of the consensus.
*Descriptor and definition added after round 1, and agreed after round 2, of the consensus.
†Descriptor and definition reached agreement after round 2 of the consensus.