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back time

back time noun: the time during a broadcast at which previously rehearsed material should begin, in order to fit the schedule correctly.

Noun

back time

  1. The time during a broadcast at which previously rehearsed material should begin, in order to fit the schedule correctly.
  2. (dated) That which is overdue or in arrear.

Adjective

back time (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Pertaining to payment, rent, taxes, etc. meant to cover a past period of time.

Questions about back time

What does back time mean?
Back time means the time during a broadcast at which previously rehearsed material should begin, in order to fit the schedule correctly.
What part of speech is back time?
Back time can be a noun or an adjective.

Words near back time in the dictionary

  1. back that train up
  2. back the field
  3. back the right horse
  4. back the wrong horse
  5. back then
  6. back time
  7. back titrate
  8. back titrated
  9. back titrates
  10. back titrating
  11. back titration

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