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timer Meaning
timer (n)
a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
(sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times
timer (n.)
A timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses, machinery, etc.
In electric ignition, an adjustable device for automatically timing the spark.
timer Sentence Examples
- The chef set a timer for 15 minutes to ensure the roast was cooked perfectly.
- The meeting timer alerted everyone that the allotted time was up.
- The race timer accurately recorded the runner's finishing time.
- The traffic timer displayed how long it would take to reach the destination.
- The dishwasher timer indicated when the dishes were clean and ready to be unloaded.
- The fitness timer helped the athlete track their workout duration and intensity.
- The oven timer chimed to notify that the pizza was done baking.
- The parking timer reminded the driver to move their car before the time expired.
- The stopwatch timer was used to measure the speed of a chemical reaction.
- The countdown timer created anticipation and excitement before the launch of a spacecraft.
FAQs About the word timer
a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end, (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed, a regulator that activates or deactivat
clock,timekeeper, timepiece, chronometer, cuckoo clock, clepsydra, atomic clock, hourglass, alarm clock, grandfather clock
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The chef set a timer for 15 minutes to ensure the roast was cooked perfectly.
The meeting timer alerted everyone that the allotted time was up.
The race timer accurately recorded the runner's finishing time.
The traffic timer displayed how long it would take to reach the destination.
