Clock-setting standard: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 09, 2024
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Updated Aug 09, 2024
Clock-setting standard: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Clock-setting standard: Abbr. Daily Themed for the 09 August 2024 edition of Daily Themed crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with G and end with T, and the possible solutions are GET,GAT,GMT.
Answer to Clock-setting standard: Abbr. Daily Themed crossword clue is GMT.
Clock-setting standard: Abbr. Daily Themed Crossword Clue Explanation
The term "GMT" stands for "Greenwich Mean Time." It is a time standard originally referring to mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. GMT was used as the world's time standard before the adoption of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), but it is still widely recognized and used in various contexts today.
Understanding the Clue
- Clock-setting standard: This phrase hints at a timekeeping standard or reference used for setting clocks.
- Abbr.: Indicates that the answer is an abbreviation.
GMT: Short for Greenwich Mean Time, it was once the global standard for timekeeping. GMT is significant in various fields, including aviation, navigation, and telecommunications, where precise timekeeping is crucial. While UTC has largely replaced GMT in scientific and technical contexts, GMT remains a common reference for time zones around the world.
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