timer
|ti/mer|
🇺🇸
/ˈtaɪmər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtaɪmə/
time measurement device
Etymology
'timer' originates from the English word 'time,' combined with the suffix '-er,' indicating an agent noun.
'time' changed from the Old English word 'tīma' and eventually became the modern English word 'time.'
Initially, it meant 'a period or season,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device or person that measures time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that measures and records the amount of time taken for an event or activity.
The timer on the oven beeped, indicating the cake was ready.
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Noun 2
a person who measures or records time, especially in a race or competition.
The timer announced the results of the race.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39