system clock

Definitions of system clock
  1. noun
    an electronic device in a computer that issues a steady high-frequency signal that synchronizes all the internal components
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    type of:
    electronic device
    a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
  2. noun
    a time-of-day clock in a computer system
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    type of:
    clock
    a timepiece that shows the time of day
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