Standard Time (Noun)
Meaning
The official time in a local region (adjusted for location around the Earth); established by law or custom.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The country adopted standard time to synchronize clocks across different regions and facilitate communication.
- Standard time was introduced in the late 19th century to replace local solar time and promote rail transportation efficiency.
- The government decided to keep the same standard time throughout the year, opting not to observe daylight saving time.
- During World War I, many countries adopted standard time to coordinate military operations and conserve resources.
- The introduction of standard time allowed for more efficient global communication and trade by reducing confusion caused by varying local times.