timekeeping
|time-keep-ing|
/ˈtaɪmˌkiːpɪŋ/
(timekeep)
recording time
Etymology
'timekeeping' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'keeping', where 'time' refers to the measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues, and 'keeping' refers to the act of maintaining or recording.
'timekeeping' evolved from the Old English word 'tīma' meaning 'time' and 'cēpan' meaning 'to keep', eventually forming the modern English word 'timekeeping'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of recording time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or activity of recording the time something takes.
Accurate timekeeping is essential in competitive sports.
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Noun 2
the ability to be punctual or to keep to a schedule.
Her timekeeping is impeccable; she's never late.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45