what is time?

Answer 1

Two distinct views exist on the meaning of time. One view is that time is part of the fundamental structure of the universe, a dimension in which events occur in sequence. This is the realist view, to which Isaac Newton subscribed, in which time itself is something that can be measured. A contrasting view is that time is part of the fundamental intellectual structure (together with space and number) within which we sequence events, quantify the duration of events and the intervals between them, and compare the motions of objects. In this view, time does not refer to any kind of entity that "flows", that objects "move through", or that is a "container" for events. This view is in the tradition of Gottfried Leibniz and Immanuel Kant, in which time, rather than a thing to be measured, is part of the measuring system.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines time as "the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future, regarded as a whole." The American Heritage Dictionary defines time as "a nonspatial linear continuum in which events occur in an apparently irreversible succession." Encarta, Microsoft's Digital Multimedia Encyclopedia, gives the definition of time as "System of distinguishing events: a dimension that enables two identical events occurring at the same point in space to be distinguished, measured by the interval between the events."

Many fields avoid the problem of defining time itself by using operational definitions that specify the units of measurement that quantify time. Regularly recurring events and objects with apparent periodic motion have long served as standards for units of time. Examples are the apparent motion of the sun across the sky, the phases of the moon, and the swing of a pendulum.

Time has historically been closely related with space, most obviously with spacetime in Einstein's general relativity. According to the scientific theory of special relativity, the concept of time depends on the spatial context, and the human perception is only a local observed quantity which has meaning only in a relative sense —ie. between object and observer.

Time has long been a major subject of science, philosophy and art. The measurement of time has also occupied scientists and technologists, and was a prime motivation in astronomy. Time is also a matter of significant social importance, having economic value ("time is money") as well as personal value, due to an awareness of the limited time in each day and in our lives. This article looks at some of the main philosophical and scientific issues relating to time

Answer 2

It relies upon on the area of the sunlight on your geographical area. As I write this it somewhat is 1147 a.m. Monday 1st April 2013. i'm hoping this is no longer an April fool's shaggy dog tale. The clocks went forward by way of a million hour at 02.00 a.m. Sunday thirty first March. this is the respected start up of British Summertime, despite if as you will realize it somewhat is extra like December. Strictly talking the time in London is approximately 5 minutes previous to the time in Bristol, yet to maintain issues ordinary we've the comparable time GMT.

Answer 3

Time is a cosmic second.
A space-time unit somewhere above zero. Maybe 10 to the minus ninety-five from zero.
If you try to divide it it goes out of existence.
It is an incident interval that limits the speed of light and gives us the universe the exist in!

Answer 4

Time [tīm]
noun (plural times)
1. system of distinguishing events: a dimension that enables two identical events occurring at the same point in space to be distinguished, measured by the interval between the events. Symbol t
2. period with limits: a limited period during which an action, process, or condition exists or takes place
elapsed time

3. or also Timemethod of measuring intervals: a system for measuring intervals of time
sidereal time
Central Daylight Time

4. minute or hour: the minute, hour, or similar measurement as indicated by a clock
What time is it?

5. time as causative force: time conceived as a force capable of acting on people and objects
time's ravages

6. moment something occurs: a moment or period at which something takes place
at the time of her 90th birthday

7. suitable moment: a moment or period chosen as appropriate for something to be done or to take place
The times for the games will be announced.

8. unallocated period: a period that is not allocated for a specific purpose
I had time on my hands.

9. period needed: a period required, allocated, or taken to complete an activity
How much time?

10. period with particular quality: a period, activity, or occasion that has a particular quality or characteristic (often used in the plural)
They've been through some rough times.
We had an interesting time there.

11. appointed moment: a designated or customary moment or period at which something is done or takes place
It's time to get up.

12. U.K. closing time: the time at which a pub or bar is legally required to close
13. interval: a limited but unspecified period
We stayed for a time.

14. historical period: a period in history, often characterized by a particular event or person (often used in the plural)
in Shakespeare's time
ancient times

15. the here and now: the present as distinguished from the past or future (often used in the plural)
technology that is ahead of the times

16. geology geologic division: a chronological division of geologic history
17. anticipated moment: a moment in which an important event such as a birth or death is expected to happen
He knew his time had come.

18. somebody's lifetime: a period during which somebody is alive, especially the most active or productive period in somebody's life
She'd been a well-known athlete in her time.
We didn't worry about such trifles in my time.

19. apprenticeship period: a period during which somebody is an apprentice
had served his time

20. crime prison term: a term in prison (informal)
serve time for robbery

21. military military service: a term of military service
22. season: a period during which particular climatic conditions prevail
the rainy times of the year

23. instance: a separate occasion of a recurring event
I told you three times.

24. music tempo of music: the relative speed at which a musical composition is played
25. music musical beat: the number of beats per measure of a musical composition
26. period worked: the period during a day or week that somebody works
working half time

27. pay rate: a rate of pay
paid double time

28. sports playing period: a period of play in a game
29. sports Same as timeoutn (sense 1)

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Answer 5

time is basically a moment in which sometimes people often gets tensioned, afraid,depressed,becomes emotional or even gets excited. Often people say or parents say that we should complete our work in time but we children often do not listen to them and do what we like. Time, when the delhi police car never reached.Time is that when we never finished a work.This is the funda of time.

Answer 6

nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future.
An interval separating two points on this continuum; a duration: a long time since the last war; passed the time reading.
A number, as of years, days, or minutes, representing such an interval: ran the course in a time just under four minutes.
A similar number representing a specific point on this continuum, reckoned in hours and minutes: checked her watch and recorded the time, 6:17 a.m.
A system by which such intervals are measured or such numbers are reckoned: solar time.

An interval, especially a span of years, marked by similar events, conditions, or phenomena; an era. Often used in the plural: hard times; a time of troubles.
times The present with respect to prevailing conditions and trends: You must change with the times.
A suitable or opportune moment or season: a time for taking stock of one's life.

Periods or a period designated for a given activity: harvest time; time for bed.
Periods or a period necessary or available for a given activity: I have no time for golf.
A period at one's disposal: Do you have time for a chat?
An appointed or fated moment, especially of death or giving birth: He died before his time. Her time is near.

One of several instances: knocked three times; addressed Congress for the last time before retirement.
times Used to indicate the number of instances by which something is multiplied or divided: This tree is three times taller than that one. My library is many times smaller than hers.

One's lifetime.
One's period of greatest activity or engagement.
A person's experience during a specific period or on a certain occasion: had a good time at the party.

A period of military service.
A period of apprenticeship.
Informal A prison sentence.

The customary period of work: hired for full time.
The period spent working.
The hourly pay rate: earned double time on Sundays.
The period during which a radio or television program or commercial is broadcast: "There's television time to buy" (Brad Goldstein).
The rate of speed of a measured activity: marching in double time.
Music
The meter of a musical pattern: three-quarter time.
The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played; the tempo.
Chiefly British The hour at which a pub closes.
Sports A time-out.


Of, relating to, or measuring time.

Answer 7

time is the fourth dimension along which we are continuously moving since the "big bang". We can move anywhere in the other three dimensions ( x,y,z axes) by our own will but we can move only forward in the time dimension. Moving back is practically not possible. NOW THAT'S WHAT TIME IS !!!!

Answer 8

The point you have to drink-up before throwing out time in a pub.

Answer 9

Time is a dimension like lenght and breadth we use to distinguish an incident from another

Answer 10

The period between birth and death that should be experienced, used wisely (to lengthen) and held on to as long as possible. It should be spent using your own values, beliefs and better judgment. It should not be wasted because it can not be replenished and it also should not be given to someone that doesn't deserve it or who has waisted their own.