speaking clock

Noun

Meaning

(historical) a person employed to read the time over a phone line

A service provided by telephone companies where people can get the time by phoning a certain number.

Examples

A systematic error is present if the stopwatch is checked against the ' speaking clock ' of the telephone system and found to be running slow or fast. Source: Internet

Most telecommunication companies also provide a speaking clock service as well. Source: Internet

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