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timer

/ˈtaɪ.mə/

/ˈtaɪ.mɚ/

Translations

timernoun

timers

/ˈtaɪ.mə/

/ˈtaɪ.mɚ/

I set the timer for 10 minutes.

Я установил таймер на 10 минут.

Additional translations

Synonyms

timeradjective

/ˈtaɪ.mə/

/ˈtaɪ.mɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to timing functions.

Synonyms

timernoun

A device that measures and records the amount of time taken for an event, especially in sports.

The coach used a timer to track the athletes' lap times during practice.

A device that automatically switches a machine or appliance on or off at a set time.

She set the timer on the coffee maker to start brewing at 7 AM.

A person who measures or records time, especially in a race or competition.

The official timer announced the results of the marathon to the eager crowd.

(Computing, electronics) A mechanism or software routine that triggers an action after a predetermined interval.

The watchdog timer reset the system after the program became unresponsive.

timeradjective

Designed to measure, control, or indicate the passage of time.

A timer switch turns the porch light off automatically at dawn.