Meaning of the word "tell the time" in English

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tell the time

US /tel ðə taɪm/
UK /tel ðə taɪm/
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Phrase

1.

to be able to read a clock and say what time it is

Example:
My daughter is learning to tell the time.
Can you tell the time from an analog clock?
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