timer
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmɚ/
The English word “timer” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
From time (verb) + -er.
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