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Leap Second

A leap second is a one-second adjustment that is sometimes applied to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to account for the Earth's irregular rotation. It helps to keep UTC in sync with the Earth's rotation, as our planet's rotation is not constant.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun (Timekeeping) - The additional second added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize it with the Earth's rotational time.

Example sentences:

• Make sure your clocks are set correctly and account for the upcoming leap second.
• The leap second will be inserted at 23:59:59 UTC.

Related products:

• Atomic Clock
• Precision Timekeeping

Sense 2:

Noun (Computing) - An additional second added to Coordinated Universal Time in computer systems to avoid time discrepancies in various applications.

Example sentences:

• Ensure your software can handle leap seconds without any issues.
• The system received leap second information from the time server.

Related products:

• Time Synchronization Software
• Network Time Server