Meaning of the word timer in English
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timer
US /ˈtaɪ.mɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪ.mɚ/
Noun
1.
a device that measures and records the time taken by an event or process
Example:
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She set the timer for 10 minutes to boil the eggs.
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The oven has a built-in timer.
2.
a person who measures or records time, especially in sports
Example:
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The official timer recorded the athlete's sprint time.
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The race director also acts as the chief timer.
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