military time
"Military time" is a 24-hour clock system used to avoid confusion between morning and afternoon hours, commonly employed in various professional fields.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A system of timekeeping that uses a 24-hour clock, running from midnight to midnight.
Example
- In military time, 2:00 PM is written as 1400 hours.
C1Professional
(technical, formal)A 24-hour clock format used in fields like the military, law enforcement, and healthcare to avoid ambiguity.
Example
- Nurses often use military time to ensure accurate medication schedules.
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