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Hour Difference

/ˈaʊər ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The time difference between two locations measured in hours.

    "When scheduling a meeting, it's important to consider the hour difference between New York and London."
  2. 2

    The variation in time zones that affects the local time in different regions.

    "Due to the hour difference, it was already morning in Tokyo while it was still night in Los Angeles."

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The term 'hour' originates from the Latin 'hora', which was derived from the Greek 'hōra', meaning 'time' or 'season'. 'Difference' comes from the Latin 'differentia', meaning 'distinction' or 'diversity', which evolved through Middle English to its current form, indicating a contrast or variation.

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