Meaning of military time | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The 24-hour clock.
   Canada, Philippines, US, uncountable
2. A specific system of denoting and pronouncing the times of the 24-hour clock.
   uncountable

Examples

“Tip: If you're frustrated that the Mac is showing you the 24-hour “military time” on your menu bar (that is, 17:30 instead of 5:30 p.m.)—or that it isn't showing military time when you'd like it to—click the Clock tab and turn “Use a 24-hour clock” on or off.”

“Again, Bravo pointed. “Look!” As they watched, they saw a ghostly shape rising slowly out of the sea. Jenny, glancing at her watch, said, “One, five, three, zero. Fifteen-thirty—it's military time! Three-thirty in the afternoon.”

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