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Timer

//ˈtaɪmɚ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Agent noun of time: someone or something that times.; A device used to measure amounts of time.

    "start the timer when you hear the gunshot"

  2. 2
    One who has done something a certain number of times. in-compounds

    "third-timer"

  3. 3
    a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end wordnet
  4. 4
    Agent noun of time: someone or something that times.; Any electronic function that causes a device to be able to do something automatically after a preset amount of time.
  5. 5
    One characterized by a certain time or time frame, such as their work hours. in-compounds
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  1. 6
    a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times wordnet
  2. 7
    Agent noun of time: someone or something that times.; A person who records the time elapsed in a sporting event.
  3. 8
    (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From time (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From time (noun) + -er (measurement suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix).

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