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Timer

Timer Meaning & Definition
Timer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Timer?

[n] a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
[n] a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times
[n] (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

Synonyms | Synonyms for Timer: timekeeper

Related Terms | Find terms related to Timer:

See Also | chronograph | governor | official | parking meter | regulator | stopo watch | stopwatch | timekeeper | timepiece

Timer In Webster's Dictionary

\Tim"er\, n. (Internal-combustion Engines) In electric ignition, an adjustable device for automatically timing the spark.
\Tim"er\, 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.

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