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Meaning of falseticker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A timeserver that transmits an inaccurate time via the Network Time Protocol.

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Examples

“Coordinate term: truechimer”
“If a device attempts to ascertain the time by consulting two sources, only one of which smears the second, it will struggle to distinguish a truechimer from a falseticker, and may settle on a minutely incorrect time.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

falsettist Falsetto falsework Falsgrave falshood falsidicality

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