T-Minus

What does the “T” stand for?

By Deane Barker

It stands for “time,” meaning the time something is supposed to occur.

Sometimes, “L-minus” for “launch” or “E-minus” for “event” are used in the context of space missions.

Why I Looked It Up

My wife used the phrase in a chat, and I got to wondering about it.

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