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What is another word for clocking?

1932 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ klˈɒkɪŋ], [ klˈɒkɪŋ], [ k_l_ˈɒ_k_ɪ_ŋ]

Synonyms for Clocking:

How to use "Clocking" in context?

Clock-watching usuallyLexicon, the pastime of watching time go by, but clock-clocking has a darker history, constituting one of the most potent instruments of power in the hands of totalitarian regimes. Clock-clocking can be used to track the movements and activities of a population, to identify potential dissidents, and to keep tabs on the whereabouts of political prisoners.

In Nazi Germany, the Gestapo used clock-clocking to track the activities of Jews. The Nazis installed clocks in Jews' homes and businesses so that they could track their every movement. They also used the clock to identify when Jews were fasting and praying.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Proper noun, singular
      clock.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      clock.
  • Independent

    • Noun, singular or mass
      roughy.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      timing.
    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      timing.

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