digital clock

American  

noun

1. a clock that displays the time in numerical digits rather than by hands on a dial.

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digital clock British  

noun

1. a clock or watch in which the hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds are indicated by digits, rather than by hands on a dial Compare analogue clock

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Etymology

Origin of digital clock

First recorded in 1975–80

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• digital clock vs. analog clock

Example Sentences

Ever since Khamenei’s prediction, a digital clock has maintained the countdown.

From Los Angeles Times

The backdrop was a large projection of a digital clock.

From Los Angeles Times

Sunday, our digital clocks will automatically transport most Americans from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., costing them an hour of sleep.

From Los Angeles Times

At the Taipei hotel, Gou's campaign set up a digital clock counting down to Friday's election registration deadline of 0930 GMT.

From Reuters

Next to their names are digital clocks showing the number of days left to the deadline given to each organisation to provide ransom payment, failing which, the gang publishes the sensitive data it has collected.

From Reuters