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timer

[ tahy-mer ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that times. times.
  2. a person who measures or records time. times.
  3. a device for indicating or measuring elapsed time, times, as a stopwatch.
  4. a device for controlling machinery, appliances, or the like, in a specified way at a predetermined time: times:

    Please put the roast in the oven and set the timer to cook it for two hours.

  5. (in an internal-combustion engine) a set of points actuated by a cam, which causes the spark for igniting the charge at the instant required.


timer

/ ˈtaɪmə /

noun

  1. a device for measuring, recording, or indicating time
  2. a switch or regulator that causes a mechanism to operate at a specific time or at predetermined intervals
  3. a person or thing that times


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Word History and Origins

Origin of timer1

First recorded in 1490–1500; time + -er 1

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Example Sentences

Today it would be considered a felony, classifying him as a “two-timer” and therefore ineligible for special release.

But neither was it terrifying, one first-timer told me afterwards.

It also has a rechargeable battery and a timer, so you can leave it to set to work and return to a good-as-new grill later.

The new nanny replaces part-timer Jessie Webb, 71, who was William's nanny when he was little.

Another technique that utilizes the timer is the Tabata protocol.

Say, old-timer, is it right about Mac losing his stripes and getting thirty days in the cooler?

"Dump her in here, ole-timer," cried Bud, holding out the frying pan emptied of all but grease.

The timer on the dual type magneto is adjusted so that the battery spark occurs about 5° later than the magneto spark.

The disc of the timer, known as the "commutator," is so geared that it revolves in unison with the motor.

Recognised him instantly as a regular old-timer at the heels of the Baron, and tackled him on our ancient terms.

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