timesaver
|time-sav-er|
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/ˈtaɪmˌseɪvər/
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/ˈtaɪmˌseɪvə/
time-saving tool
Etymology
'timesaver' originates from the combination of 'time' and 'saver', where 'time' refers to the measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues, and 'saver' refers to something that saves or conserves.
'timesaver' was formed in modern English by combining 'time' and 'saver' to describe tools or methods that save time.
Initially, it meant 'a method or tool that saves time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device, method, or tool that reduces the amount of time needed to complete a task.
Using a dishwasher is a real timesaver in the kitchen.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45