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Meaning of clock rate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clock

Pronunciation:/klɒk//klɑk/

noun

Definitions

  1. An instrument used to measure or keep track of time; a non-portable timepiece.

  2. The odometer of a motor vehicle.

    Example: This car has over 300,000 miles on the clock.

  3. An electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules.

  4. The seed head of a dandelion.

verb

Definitions

  1. To measure the duration of.

    Synonyms:time
  2. To measure the speed of.

    Example: He was clocked at 155 miles per hour.

  3. To hit (someone) heavily.

    Example: When the boxer let down his guard, his opponent clocked him.

    Synonyms:slugsmackthumpwhack
  4. To take notice of; to realise; to recognize someone or something

    Example: A trans person may be able to easily clock other trans people.

    Synonyms:check outscope out

clock

Pronunciation:/klɒk//klɑk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A pattern near the heel of a sock or stocking.

verb

Definitions

  1. To ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work.

clock

Pronunciation:/klɒk//klɑk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A large beetle, especially the European dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius).