timer

IPA: tˈaɪmɝ

noun

  • Agent noun of time: someone or something that times.
  • A device used to measure amounts of time.
  • Any electronic function that causes a device to be able to do something automatically after a preset amount of time.
  • A person who records the time elapsed in a sporting event.
  • One who has done something a certain number of times.
  • One characterized by a certain time or time frame, such as their work hours.
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Examples of "timer" in Sentences

  • I set the timer for 15 minutes while I finished up my work
  • The timer on my phone went off, reminding me it was time to take a break
  • The countdown timer on the oven beeped, indicating that dinner was ready
  • I always use a timer when I'm practicing piano to make sure I don't play too long
  • The timer on the washing machine let me know when the cycle was complete

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