primary time standard

noun

A time standard that does not require calibration against another time standard.

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Meanings

nounprimary time standard (countable and uncountable, plural primary time standards)

plural primary time standards

  1. countableuncountablecommunicationsA time standard that does not require calibration against another time standard.
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