local time — The time as observed in a specific place or region, as opposed to a standard time like UTC
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The time as observed in a specific place or region, as opposed to a standard time like UTC
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊkəl taɪm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still asks 'What time is it there?' even though she has a smartphone that shows local time.
- The meeting will start at 9 AM local time in each office.
- I forgot to adjust my watch to local time and arrived three hours early for my date.
local time
NOUN[/ˈloʊkəl taɪm/]
The time as observed in a specific place or region, as opposed to a standard time like UTC
She checks the local time in Tokyo before calling her family back home.
During vocal time, announce the focal time for every local time!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Local derives from Latin localis, meaning 'of or pertaining to a place,' from locus (place). Time originates from Old English tima, related to Germanic root *timon-. The compound term 'local time' gained significance in the 19th century with the expansion of railway networks, which necessitated standardized timekeeping across different geographical regions.
Breakdown
local (Latin localis, 'of a place') + time (Old English tima, 'a period or point in time'). The phrase combines a locational adjective with a temporal noun to denote time as measured within a specific geographical area.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still asks 'What time is it there?' even though she has a smartphone that shows local time.”
“The meeting will start at 9 AM local time in each office.”
“I forgot to adjust my watch to local time and arrived three hours early for my date.”
“The system automatically converts all timestamps to local time.”
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