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tim·er

(tī′mər)

1. One who keeps track of time; a timekeeper.

2. A timepiece, especially one used for measuring and signaling the end of time intervals, as on a stove.

3. A switch or regulator that controls or activates and deactivates another mechanism at set times.

4. A device that controls the timing of the sparks that ignite the fuel in an internal-combustion engine.

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timer

(ˈtaɪmə)

1. (Horology) a device for measuring, recording, or indicating time

2. (Mechanical Engineering) a switch or regulator that causes a mechanism to operate at a specific time or at predetermined intervals

3. a person or thing that times

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

tim•er

(ˈtaɪ mər)

n.

1. a person who measures or records time; timekeeper.

2. a device for indicating or measuring elapsed time, as a stopwatch.

3. a device for controlling machinery, appliances, or the like, in a specified way at a predetermined time.

4. (in an internal-combustion engine) a set of points actuated by a cam, which causes the spark for igniting the charge at the instant required.

[1490–1500]

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Noun	1.	timer - a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end chronograph - an accurate timer for recording time parking meter - a coin-operated timer located next to a parking space; depositing money into it entitles you to park your car there for a specified length of time stop watch, stopwatch - a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race) horologe, timepiece, timekeeper - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
	2.	timer - (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed timekeeper athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition official - someone who administers the rules of a game or sport; "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling"
	3.	timer - a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times governor, regulator - a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

Translations

ساعَة تَوْقيتعدَّاد

časový spínačstopkyčasoměřič

tænd-og-sluk-urtidtagertimer

Zeitmesser Zeitschaltuhr Zeituhr

χρονοδιακόπτης

temporizador

ajastin

chronomètre chronométreur minuterie minuteur

tajmer

idõkapcsolóidõmérõidõzítõ

skeiîklukka; tímavörîurtímastillir; klukkurofi

cronometrista cronometro orologio temporizzatore timer

タイマー

타이머

timer

tidtaker varselklokke

stoper

cronómetro cronômetro

таймер

časomeraččasový spínač

tidtagarur

เครื่องจับเวลา

kronometre saatzaman ölçen kimse

thiết bị bấm giờ

定时器计时员计时器

timer

[ˈtaɪməʳ] N

1. (= egg timer) → reloj m de arena

2. (Aut) → distribuidor m (Tech) → reloj m automático; (= regulator) → temporizador m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

timer

[ˈtaɪmə^r] n

(in kitchen) → minuteur m

(= electronic device) → minuteur mtime-saving [ˈtaɪmseɪvɪŋ] adj → qui fait gagner du temps

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

timer

n → Zeitmesser m; (= switch) → Schaltuhr f; (= person) → Zeitnehmer(in) m(f)

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

timer

[ˈtaɪməʳ] n (in kitchen) → contaminuti m inv; (hourglass) → clessidra (Tech) → timer m inv, temporizzatore m inv

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

time

(taim) noun

1. the hour of the day. What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?

2. the passage of days, years, events etc. time and space; Time will tell.

3. a point at which, or period during which, something happens. at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.

4. the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc. This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!'

5. a suitable moment or period. Now is the time to ask him.

6. one of a number occasions. He's been to France four times.

7. a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc. He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.

8. the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo. in slow time.

verb

1. to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something). He timed the journey.

2. to choose a particular time for. You timed your arrival beautifully!

ˈtimeless adjective

1. not belonging to, or typical of, any particular time. timeless works of art.

2. never-ending. the timeless beauty of Venice.

ˈtimelessly adverb

ˈtimelessness noun

ˈtimely adjective

coming at the right moment. Your arrival was most timely.

ˈtimeliness noun

ˈtimer noun

1. a person who, or a device which, measures the time taken by anything. a three-minute egg-timer.

2. a clock-like device which sets something off or switches something on or off at a given time.

times noun plural

1. a period; an era. We live in difficult times.

2. in mathematics, used to mean multiplied by. Four times two is eight.

ˈtiming noun

1. the measuring of the amount of time taken.

2. the regulating of speech or actions to achieve the best effect. All comedians should have a good sense of timing.

time bomb

a bomb that has been set to explode at a particular time.

ˈtime-consuming adjective

taking too much time to do. a time-consuming process/job.

time limit

a fixed length of time during which something must be done and finished. The examination has a time limit of three hours.

time ˈoff noun

a period of time away from work or studying.

time ˈout noun

(American).

1. (in basketball etc) a short break requested by the coach to give instructions etc.

2. a short period of rest from an activity. to take time out to relax.

ˈtimetable noun

a list of the times of trains, school classes etc.

all in good time

soon enough.

all the time

continually.

at times

occasionally; sometimes.

be behind time

to be late.

for the time being

meanwhile. I am staying at home for the time being.

from time to time

occasionally; sometimes. From time to time he brings me a present.

in good time

early enough; before a set time (for an appointment etc). We arrived in good time for the concert.

in time

1. early enough. He arrived in time for dinner; Are we in time to catch the train?

2. (with with) at the same speed or rhythm. They marched in time with the music.

no time (at all)

a very short time indeed. The journey took no time (at all).

one/two etc at a time

singly, or in groups of two etc. They came into the room three at a time.

on time

at the right time. The train left on time.

save/waste time

to avoid spending time; to spend time unnecessarily. Take my car instead of walking, if you want to save time; We mustn't waste time discussing unimportant matters.

take one's time

to do something as slowly as one wishes.

time and (time) again

again and again; repeatedly. I asked her time and (time) again not to do that.

timer

→ عدَّاد časový spínač timer Zeitschaltuhr χρονοδιακόπτης temporizador ajastin minuteur tajmer timer タイマー 타이머 timer tidtaker stoper cronómetro, cronômetro таймер tidtagarur เครื่องจับเวลา saat thiết bị bấm giờ 定时器

timer

n. regulador de tiempo, minutero.

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