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Define time. What is the most ancient unit of time?Define it.

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Time is a part of the measuring system used to sequence events, to compare the duration of events and the intervals between them. It is measured by the clock. In ancient times there was no standard unit of time accepted worldwide. People in different regions used a variety of instruments to mark the passage of time, like sundials, water clocks. So, a unit of time was slightly different for different measuring devices.

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