"military time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} military time (uncountable)
  1. (US, Canada) The 24-hour clock. Tags: Canada, US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-military_time-en-noun-zACuCCHB Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 67 33
  2. (military, US and allied forces) A specific system of denoting and pronouncing the times of the 24-hour clock. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military Related terms: Zulu time
    Sense id: en-military_time-en-noun-mFVRot3D Categories (other): American English Topics: government, military, politics, war

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