Clock
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Clock
A clock is a timekeeping device that has been used by humans for centuries to measure and indicate the passage of time. It typically consists of a power source, a mechanism to control the movement of the clock's hands or display, and a display that shows the current time. Clocks can come in many forms, ranging from simple analog clocks with hands that point to numbers on a dial, to digital clocks that display the time in numerical form. One important aspect of clocks is their accuracy, which has improved greatly over time. Early clocks, such as sundials and water clocks, were often imprecise and could be affected by changes in temperature or humidity. However, modern clocks, such as atomic clocks, are incredibly accurate and can measure time to within a few billionths of a second. Another important aspect of clocks is their cultural significance. Clocks have been used throughout history as symbols of power, wealth, and status. For example, in the 16th and 17th centuries, elaborate clocks were often commissioned by wealthy individuals and displayed in their homes as a sign of their wealth and sophistication. Clocks also have practical applications, such as in scheduling and time management. They are used in a wide range of contexts, from schools and workplaces to hospitals and airports, to ensure that events and activities are coordinated and run smoothly. In recent years, the rise of digital technology has led to the development of new types of clocks, such as smartwatches and other wearable devices that can track not only the time but also other aspects of health and fitness.
timekeeping, accuracy, cultural significance, practical applications, digital technology
Clock
The English word Clock can be classified as a common noun. Synonyms for the word Clock include timepiece, chronometer, timekeeper and timer. Antonyms for the word Clock include disorder, disorganization and disarray. Cognates for the word Clock can be found in other Germanic languages such as Old English (clucge) and Old Saxon (clugge). Variants of the word Clock include clocks, clocking and clocked.
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Clock
The English word ‘clock’ is believed to be derived from the Latin word ‘clocca,’ which is a “medieval Latin word for bell.” This etymological root is associated to the use of the bell to tell the time in Ancient Rome. The idea of an audible marker of time was extremely influential to the development of the clock. ‘Clock’ has gone through various morphological changes such as in the 14th century when the suffixes –s and –e were added to ‘clock’ to create the adjectives “clocks” and “clocke.” Since then, the word has been used within the dynamical framework of linguistic pragmatics to signify the passing of time and the regular occurrence of certain events.
Etymology, Morphology, Clock, English, Latin, Ancient, Pragmatics
Clock
The concept of a clock has been around since ancient times. A clock is a timekeeping device that is used to measure, keep track of, and display time. In English, this device comes in many forms, including pendulum clocks, grandfather clocks, cuckoo clocks, alarm clocks, precision clocks, and wristwatches. The language of origin for the word clock is Middle English, and it is derived from the Latin word clocca, which means bell. In other languages, the equivalent word for clock varies. In German, a clock is referred to as a Uhr, in Dutch it is klok, in French it is horloge, in Spanish it is reloj, in Italian it is orologio, in Portuguese it is Relógio, and in Russian it is часы. Other languages may refer to a clock as taimer, zegar, கடிகாரம், الساعة, saaere, and saat.
clock timekeeping measure track display pendulum grandfather cuckoo alarm precision wristwatch Middle English Latin clocca Uhr klok horloge reloj orologio Relógio часы taimer zegar கடிகாரம் الساعة saaere saat
Clock
A clock is a device used to measure, keep and indicate time. It is one of the oldest human inventions, meeting the need to measure intervals of time shorter than the natural units: the day, the lunar month and the year. Clocks have been used since antiquity, and have evolved over time from the earliest sundials and water clocks to the modern atomic clocks. Clocks are used in many contexts: to indicate the time of day, to keep track of time elapsed, for coordination of activities, for scheduling events, and for other purposes.
Timekeeping, Watches, Timepiece, Chronometer, Ticking, Timezone.
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Clock
A clock is a device used to measure and indicate time. It is typically composed of a casing, a power source, a control mechanism, and a display. The power source is often a battery, but can also be mains power or a generator. The control mechanism is typically a mechanism that is driven by a motor, and the display is typically a dial, digital display, or an analog display. Clocks are used by people to measure and indicate the passage of time.
Timekeeping, Timepiece, Mechanical, Digital, Quartz.
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