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## NS.getWeakenTime() method
Get the execution time of a weaken() call.
Signature:
```typescript
getWeakenTime(host: string): number;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| host | string | Host of target server. |
Returns:
number
Returns the amount of time in milliseconds it takes to execute the weaken Netscript function.
## Remarks
RAM cost: 0.05 GB
Returns the amount of time in milliseconds it takes to execute the weaken Netscript function on the target server. The required time is increased by the security level of the target server and decreased by the player's hacking level.