mean time

noun

1. See mean solar day
   the time, at a particular place, measured in terms of the passage of the mean sun; the timescale is not precisely constant See mean solar day

mean time

1. Solar time as measured by the mean sun, resulting in equal 24-hour days throughout the year. If days were measured by the actual movement of the Sun, they would vary slightly in length at different times of the year due to differences in Earth's orbital speed and other factors. Mean time is the basis for standard clock time throughout most of the world.
2. See more at solar time

Example Sentences

In the mean time, Hongkongers can voice their thoughts through PopVote.

From The Daily Beast

In the mean time, the federal government is projected to make $185 billion in profits over the next ten years from student loans.

From The Daily Beast

In the mean time, Saleh looks to gearing up for a dramatic return to his native land.

From The Daily Beast

In the mean time, he was unable to arrive at any decision, and he began to be pained and disturbed in mind.

From Project Gutenberg

In the mean time, Worse appeared to be content, which was very well so long as it lasted.

From Project Gutenberg

In the mean time, however, Fennefos remained silent, and seemed to be absorbed in thought.

From Project Gutenberg

In the mean time, the two men were to enter and make careful examination of the main sewer and its adjacent outlets.

From Project Gutenberg

In the mean time, his companions at the stake urged every promise and exhortation to support him.

From Project Gutenberg