time standard

noun

An agreed method of measuring time; a specification or standard of either the rate at which time passes, or of points in time, or of both.

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Meanings

nountime standard (plural time standards)

plural time standards

  1. An agreed method of measuring time; a specification or standard of either the rate at which time passes, or of points in time, or of both.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
chronometer

Translations

Finnish aikajärjestelmä
  • aikajärjestelmäagreed method of measuring time
German Zeitskala
  • Zeitskalaagreed method of measuring time
Polish standard czasu
  • standard czasuagreed method of measuring time
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APA

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“time standard.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/time%20standard. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “time standard,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/time%20standard.

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