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Definition of Timer
1. Noun. A timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end.
Specialized synonyms: Chronograph, Parking Meter, Stop Watch, Stopwatch
Generic synonyms: Horologe, Timekeeper, Timepiece
Derivative terms: Time, Time
Generic synonyms: Horologe, Timekeeper, Timepiece
Derivative terms: Time, Time
2. Noun. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed.
Exact synonyms: Timekeeper
Category relationships: Athletics, Sport
Generic synonyms: Official
Derivative terms: Time
Category relationships: Athletics, Sport
Generic synonyms: Official
Derivative terms: Time
3. Noun. A regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times.
Definition of Timer
1. 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.
2. n. In electric ignition, an adjustable device for automatically timing the spark.
Definition of Timer
1. Noun. Someone or something which times. ¹
2. Noun. A device used to measure amounts of time. ¹
3. Noun. Any electronic function that causes a device to be able to do something automatically after a preset amount of time. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Timer
1. one that times [n -S] - See also: times