- time signal
- `time ,signal noun counta sound or a series of sounds that are broadcast on the radio to tell people the exact time
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
time signal
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time signal — time .signal n a sound on the radio that shows the exact time … Dictionary of contemporary English
time signal — time signals N COUNT: usu the N in sing The time signal is the series of high pitched sounds that are broadcast at certain times on the radio, for example at exactly one o clock or exactly six o clock. [BRIT] Syn: the pips … English dictionary
Time signal — These automatic signal clocks were synchronized by telegraphy in 1905 before the widespread use of radio A time signal is a visible, audible, mechanical, or electronic signal used as a reference to determine the time of day. Contents 1 Audible… … Wikipedia
time signal — noun a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time • Hypernyms: ↑signal, ↑signaling, ↑sign * * * noun : a signal indicating an exact instant of time that is sent by telegraph or radio to regulate timepieces *… … Useful english dictionary
time signal — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms time signal : singular time signal plural time signals British a series of sounds that are broadcast on the radio to tell people the exact time … English dictionary
time signal — laiko signalas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. time signal vok. Zeitsignal, n; Zeitzeichen, n rus. сигнал времени, m pranc. signal à temps, m; signal horaire, m … Automatikos terminų žodynas
time signal — laiko signalas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. time signal vok. Zeitsignal, n; Zeitzeichen, n rus. сигнал времени, m pranc. signal horaire, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
time signal-satellite service — palydovinė laiko signalų tarnyba statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. time signal satellite service vok. Satellitenzeitzeichendienst, m rus. спутниковая служба сигналов времени, f pranc. service de signaux horaires par satellite, m … Automatikos terminų žodynas
time signal — a signal sent electrically or by radio to indicate a precise moment of time as a means of checking or regulating timepieces. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
time signal — noun a visible, audible, mechanical, or electronic signal used as a reference to determine the time of day … Wiktionary
