system clock
ˈsɪstəm klɑːk
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Definition of system clock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer timeTECH.time-of-day clock in a computer systemTECH.
  • The system clock shows the current time on the screen.
RTC
2.
technologyTECH.circuit that generates timing signals for a computerTECH.
  • The system clock ensures all components operate synchronously..
RTC
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Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.

Expressions with clock

clock inv.
record the start of a work period
She clocks in at 9 AM every day.
clock outv.
end a work period by recording time
She will clock out at 5 PM.
ticking clockn.
clock making a repetitive ticking sound
The ticking clock in the room was soothing..
clock offv.
leave work by recording departure time
She clocks off at 5 PM every day.
put the clock backv.
change the time to an earlier hour
We need to put the clock back this weekend.
around the clockadv.
continuously without stopping
The store is open around the clock.
off the clockadv.
not working or on duty
She likes to read when she's off the clock.
set back the clockv.
move a clock's time to an earlier hour
Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.
watch the clockv.
look at the clock repeatedly
During the meeting, he kept watching the clock.
beat the clockv.
finish a task before time runs out
She managed to beat the clock and submit her test.

Terms related to system clock

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clockwisesystematicsystematicallyclockcomputerdigitalhardwaresynchronizationsystemtimekeepingtimercircuit

Terms with system clock included in their meaning

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master clockn.
primary synchronizer
primary clock that controls and synchronizes other clocks in a system
civilian timen.
daily scheduling
standard clock system used by the public, not military-style conventions

Examples of system clock in a sentence

  • An error in the system clock caused issues.
  • The system clock is crucial for the CPU's operation.
  • A malfunctioning system clock can disrupt the entire computer.

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  1. French:horloge du système, horloge système, ...
  2. German:Systemuhr, Systemtaktgeber, ...
  3. Italian:orologio di sistema, orologio interno, ...
  4. Spanish:reloj del sistema, ...
  5. Portuguese:relógio do sistema, clock do sistema, ...
  6. Chinese:系统时钟, 时钟电路, ...
  7. Japanese:システムクロック, ...
  8. Arabic:سَاعَة النِّظَام, مُؤَقِّت النِّظَام, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁעוֹן מַעֲרֶכֶת, שָׁעוֹן מַעֲרָכָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:системные часы, системный таймер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:системний годинник, ...
  12. Hindi:सिस्टम घड़ी, ...
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