mean time

noun

1. the time, at a particular place, measured in terms of the passage of the mean sun; the timescale is not precisely constant See mean solar day

mean time

1. Solar time as measured by the mean sun, resulting in equal 24-hour days throughout the year. If days were measured by the actual movement of the Sun, they would vary slightly in length at different times of the year due to differences in Earth's orbital speed and other factors. Mean time is the basis for standard clock time throughout most of the world.

2. See more at solar time universal time

Example Sentences

In the mean time, a new round of talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the US and China has taken place in central London.

From BBC

In his closing arguments, former President Donald Trump's lead attorney warned the jury that a conviction could mean time behind bars.

From Salon

In some cases, labor can mean time shaved off a sentence.

From Seattle Times

In the mean time, the Dart has been replaced by a bus service.

From BBC

And for hip-hop artists who live under repressive regimes throughout the world, “dropping bars” to air one’s grievances against the government can mean time behind bars or worse.

From Seattle Times