Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gmt
abbreviation
/dʒiːɛmˈtiː/
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Definition
GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time, which is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
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Examples
- In London, the time is GMT, while in New York, it is GMT-5.
- Many online meetings are scheduled in GMT to avoid confusion across time zones.
- She adjusted her watch to GMT before her international travels.
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Meaning
GMT is used as a time standard to coordinate the time across different regions of the world.
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Synonyms
- UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
- GMT+0