adj Uncommon

clocked

Clocked (adj) means set or running at a specific speed, such as a computer processor. Example: “The chip is clocked at 3.5 gigahertz.”

adj

Set or running at a specific speed, such as a computer processor.

"The chip is clocked at 3.5 gigahertz."

Of a vehicle, having had its odometer illegally altered to show fewer miles.

"Buyers should watch out for clocked cars with suspiciously low mileage."

How to Use Clocked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRunning at a set speed (for hardware), or having a fake, rolled-back mileage reading (for a car).

Word Forms

more clocked comparative, most clocked superlative

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Rhymes for clocked

locked cocked socked hocked shocked blocked stocked flocked unlocked padlocked

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “clocked” mean?

The word “clocked” means set or running at a specific speed, such as a computer processor. In plain terms, running at a set speed (for hardware), or having a fake, rolled-back mileage reading (for a car).

How do you use “clocked” in a sentence?

Here is “clocked” used in a sentence: “The chip is clocked at 3.5 gigahertz.”

What part of speech is “clocked”?

“Clocked” is an adjective.

Is “clocked” a common word?

“Clocked” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “clocked” have?

“Clocked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: set or running at a specific speed, such as a computer processor.