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
1
Set or running at a specific speed, such as a computer processor.
"The chip is clocked at 3.5 gigahertz."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishRunning at a set speed (for hardware), or having a fake, rolled-back mileage reading (for a car).
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more clocked
- Superlative
- most clocked
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The chip is _____ at 3.5 gigahertz.
Rhymes for clocked
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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.
