Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
timer
noun
/ˈtaɪ.mər/
Definition
A device that measures and records the amount of time taken for a process or activity.
Examples
- She set a timer for twenty minutes to bake the cake.
- The timer went off, signaling that the test was over.
- He used a timer to track his workout intervals.
Meaning
A timer helps keep track of time for various activities, often used in cooking, sports, and other events.
Synonyms
- chronometer
- stopwatch
- clock
