twenty-four hour period

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Explanation of "Twenty-Four Hour Period"

Definition:
A "twenty-four hour period" refers to the time it takes for the Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis, which is one full day. This period starts at midnight and ends at the next midnight, covering all the hours from 00:00 (12:00 AM) to 23:59 (11:59 PM).

Summary

A "twenty-four hour period" is a full day, from midnight to midnight. You can use it in various contexts, whether discussing schedules, events, or observations.

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Noun

1. time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
   • two days later they left
   • they put on two performances every day
   • there are 30,000 passengers per day

Synonyms

• day
• twenty-four hours
• 24-hour interval
• solar day
• mean solar day