time

US /taɪm/
UK /taɪm/
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1.

the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

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Time flies when you're having fun.
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We need more time to complete the project.
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durationperiodspanintervalstretch
2.

a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon

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What time is it?
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The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp, so be on time.
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hourmomentpoint in time
3.

an instance of something happening or being done; a particular occasion or instance

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I've told you many times not to do that.
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This is the first time I've visited Paris.
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occasioninstanceoccurrenceturn
1.

measure the time taken by (an event or activity)

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Can you time how long it takes to run a mile?
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The chef carefully timed the cooking of the roast.
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measureclockrecordgauge
2.

do something at a particular moment or within a particular period

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He timed his arrival perfectly to surprise everyone.
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The comedian timed his jokes for maximum effect.
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schedulecoordinatesynchronizeregulate
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