speaking clock
The 'speaking clock' was introduced to help people set their clocks accurately, especially before digital timekeeping became widespread.
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Definition
B2Telecommunications
(historical)A service provided by phone companies where users can hear the current time by calling a specific number.
Example
- Before digital clocks, many people relied on the speaking clock to set their watches.
B2Technology
(general)A device or system that announces the current time through a recorded voice.
Example
- The speaking clock announced it was precisely noon.
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