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Definition of absolute time - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
universal timeTECH. time measured the same for everyone, not depending on eventsTECH.
- Absolute time passes the same for all observers.
- Scientists questioned whether absolute time governs reality.
- The story treats absolute time as a looming force.
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Expressions with absolute
highly recommended movie or show to watch
The new superhero movie is an absolute must-see.
something extremely funny or entertaining
The comedian's performance was an absolute scream.
complete nonsense or something very bad in quality
That movie was absolute tripe.
extreme chaos or confusion in a situation
The traffic jam was so bad, it's absolute madness.
situation full of hidden problems or dangers
Without a lawyer, dealing with immigration forms is risky; it's an absolute minefield.
expresses disbelief or disapproval about something ridiculous
What absolute tripe! I can't believe he said that.
unchecked authority leads to corruption
The history of dictatorships shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
express extreme frustration or disbelief about a situation
I can't believe he did that, it's the absolute end!
person with no experience in an activity or subject
She is an absolute beginner at playing guitar.
something essential or indispensable in a situation
A good dictionary is an absolute must for writers.
very bad or stressful situation or experience
The traffic jam was an absolute nightmare!
substance extremely harmful to living organisms
The chemical spill was an absolute poison to the fish.
something completely worthless or untrue
His explanation was absolute rubbish.
ruler with complete power over a country
Louis XIV was an absolute monarch of France.
full right or power with no limits or conditions
He claimed an absolute right to make the decision.
considering something without comparison to other things
The company's profits increased in absolute terms.
person extremely sweet or kind
Everyone loves her; she's an absolute honey.
anything exceptionally large for its type
That pumpkin is an absolute unit this year.
promise that something will happen with complete certainty and no limits
The company gives an absolute guarantee on all its electrical appliances.
final decision made without any doubt
The judge made an absolute judgment on the case.
total ban on something that allows no exceptions or excuses
There is an absolute prohibition on torture in international law.
actual profit or loss on an investment over a time period
The fund delivered an absolute return of 8% over twelve months.
ability to produce more using the same resources
Countries with an absolute advantage can produce certain goods at lower costs..
amount of water vapor in air volume
The absolute humidity was measured at 10 grams per cubic meter.
Expressions with time
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop..
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
having no time left to finish something
We were out of time to submit the project.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
gradually, events develop as months go on
As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.
true or existing in the past
At one time, this was a bustling town.
earlier than someone was born or could remember
The movie was made before my time, so I haven't seen it.
occurring earlier than someone's experience
The old office layout was before my time.
used to wish future success after failure
You missed the shot, but better luck next time.
exactly at the planned or expected time
The train arrived dead on time.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up..
allocate a specific period for an activity
He found the time to meet with his team every week.
tell someone the current time
Can you give me the time, please?
allow someone time to do something
Please give me time to finish my work before we leave.
period of difficulty or hardship
She had a hard time adjusting to the new job..
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
experience difficulty doing something
She had a tough time finishing the project.
dislike or disapprove of something or someone
She has no time for rude people.
time passes quickly
I can't believe it's June already, how time flies.!
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- French:temps absolu, ...
- German:absolute Zeit, ...
- Italian:tempo assoluto, ...
- Spanish:tiempo absoluto, ...
- Portuguese:tempo absoluto, ...
- Chinese:绝对时间, ...
- Japanese:絶対時間, ...
- Arabic:زمن مُطلَق, ...
- Hebrew:זְמַן מֻחְלָט, ...
- Russian:абсолютное время, ...
- Ukrainian:абсолютний час, ...
- Hindi:निरपेक्ष समय, ...
- Bengali:পরম সময়, ...
- Catalan:temps absolut, ...
- Czech:absolutní čas, ...
- Danish:absolut tid, ...
- Dutch:absolute tijd, ...
- Greek:απόλυτος χρόνος, ...
- Hungarian:abszolút idő, ...
- Khmer:ពេលវេលាដាច់ខាត, ...
- Korean:절대 시간, ...
- Persian:زمان مطلق, ...
- Polish:czas absolutny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):tempo absoluto, ...
- Romanian:timp absolut, ...
- Swedish:absolut tid, ...
- Thai:เวลาสัมบูรณ์, ...
- Turkish:mutlak zaman, ...
- Vietnamese:thời gian tuyệt đối, ...
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