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

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

3. Noun. A regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times.
Generic synonyms: Governor, Regulator
Derivative terms: Time

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Timer

timely
timenoguy
timenoguys
timeous
timeously
timeout
timeouts
timepiece
timepieces
timepleaser
timepleasers
timepoint
timepoints
timeproof
timer (current term)
timers
times
times out of mind
times sign
times table
timesaver
timesavers
timesaving
timescale
timescales
timescape
timescapes
timesed
timeserver

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