time service

noun

The determination and announcement of the correct time, conducted as part of the duties of an astronomical observatory.

Meanings

nountime service (countable and uncountable, plural time services)

plural time services

  1. countableuncountableThe determination and announcement of the correct time, conducted as part of the duties of an astronomical observatory.
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