clock time

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clock time

The clock time on the wall says it's ten o'clock.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A specific point in time as indicated by a clock: "Clock time" refers to the measurement of time shown on a clock or watch, expressed in hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds. It is the conventional, numerical representation of a moment in the day.
Usage
  • "Clock time" is used to ask for, state, or refer to the current hour and minute.
  • It is a more formal or technical term for the common word "time" when specifically referring to the reading on a timepiece.
  • It is typically used in contexts where precision or the mechanism of timekeeping is relevant.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • What is the clock time? (What is the current time shown on the clock?)
    • The scheduled departure is at a clock time of 14:30.
    • He noted the exact clock time of the incident.
Advanced Usage

  • "Against the clock time": Working or racing to finish before a specific deadline.

    • The team is working against the clock time to complete the project by 5 PM.

  • "Synchronize to clock time": To set or adjust a device to match the standard or official time.

    • All computers on the network must synchronize to the central server's clock time.
Variants and Related Words

  • Time (n): The more general and common term for the indefinite continued progress of existence or a specific point in it.

    • What time is it?

  • Timestamp (n): A digital record of the date and time at which an event occurred.

    • The file's timestamp shows it was created at 09:15.

  • O'clock (adv): Used to specify the hour when telling time.

    • The meeting is at three o'clock.
Synonyms
  • Hour: A period of 60 minutes; often used to indicate a specific time.
    • The hour is late.
  • Time of day: A phrase referring to a particular point in the day.
    • He called at a strange time of day.
Related Phrases

  • Tell the time: To be able to read the time from a clock.

    • Children learn to tell the time in school.

  • Keep time: To measure or record time accurately.

    • This watch keeps perfect time.
Related Idioms

  • The clock is ticking: Time is passing, especially toward a deadline.

    • We need to decide quickly; the clock is ticking.

  • Around the clock: All day and all night, continuously.

    • The team worked around the clock to fix the problem.
clock time

The clock time on the wall says it's ten o'clock.

Noun
  1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
    • do you know what time it is?
    • the time is 10 o'clock

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