"timer" meaning in English

See timer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈtaɪmɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-timer.ogg [US] Forms: timer [singular], timers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A timer is a device that times something.
    A timer tells you when a certain amount of time is over. You set the timer for the amount of time you want; after that amount of time it will let you know in some way (sometimes a bell will ring).
    Sense id: simple-timer-en-noun-N54voDKY
  2. A timer is a device that times something.
    A timer tells you how much time has passed since it was started.
    Sense id: simple-timer-en-noun-cylFmt2o
     
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