time change

"Time change" often refers to the practice of adjusting clocks to account for seasonal daylight variations, known as Daylight Saving Time.

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Definition

B2Daily Life

(common)The practice of adjusting clocks forward or backward to make better use of daylight during different seasons.

Example

  • We have to set our clocks forward for the spring time change.

B2Scheduling

(common)An alteration in the scheduled time of an event or activity.

Example

  • The meeting time change was announced to accommodate everyone's availability.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time change":

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