digital clock

noun

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

digital clock

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of digital clock¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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

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The backdrop was a large projection of a digital clock.

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

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

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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.

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