Vocabulary Entry

timer

|noun • verb

noun

A device or instrument that measures and records the amount of time taken for a process or event, or the period during which something happens.

Example Sentences

"I set a timer for 20 minutes while I bake the cake."

"The timer went off, signaling that the exam was over."

"He watched the countdown on the timer with anticipation."

verb

Example Sentences

"She will timer the race to track her speed."

"Please timer the event so we know how long it takes."

"They decided to timer their study sessions for better efficiency."