time signal

time signal
noun
a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
• Hypernyms: ↑signal, ↑signaling, ↑sign

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noun
: a signal indicating an exact instant of time that is sent by telegraph or radio to regulate timepieces

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a signal sent electrically or by radio to indicate a precise moment of time as a means of checking or regulating timepieces.
[1875-80]

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time signal noun
An indication of the exact time given by radio or otherwise from an observatory
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Main Entry: ↑time

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time signal UK US noun [countable] [singular time signal plural time signals] british
a series of sounds that are broadcast on the radio to tell people the exact time
Thesaurus: parts of television and radio programmesmeronym well-known television and radio programmes and charactershyponym

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ˈtime signal [time signal] noun
a sound or sounds that show the exact time of day, especially a series of short high sounds that are broadcast on the radio

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