utc (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˌjuː tiː ˈsiː]

Definition

A standardized time system used as a basis for worldwide time coordination, essentially the successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Examples

• All flight departure and arrival times are listed in UTC to avoid confusion.

• The experiment's data logs are timestamped using UTC.

• When scheduling the international video call, we agreed to use UTC to ensure everyone knew the exact time.

How to Use utc

in utc (prepositional phrase)

Using the Coordinated Universal Time standard. — "The server logs are automatically set to record events in UTC."

Synonyms of utc

Words with a similar meaning to utc:

• GMT
• world time
• universal time

Antonyms of utc

Words with the opposite meaning to utc:

• local time
• daylight saving time

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