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universal time
See Also:
coordinated universal time
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[astronomy]
A timekeeping system that defines local time throughout the world by relating it to time at the prime meridian. Universal time is based on the average speed at which the earth rotates on its axis. For official purposes, universal time has been replaced by coordinated universal time; universal time is, however, still used in navigation and astronomy. Different versions of universal time correct for irregularities in the earth's rotation and orbit.
