Look up: timer

1. timer
   [n] - a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times 2. [n] - a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
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2. timer
   a register whose content is changed at regular intervals in order to measure time Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • a circuit used in radar and electronic navigation systems to start pulse transmission and synchronize it with other actions,such as the sta...
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3. Timer
   Tim'er noun A timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses, machinery, etc.
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4. Timer
   Tim'er noun (Internal-combustion Engines) In electric ignition, an adjustable device for automatically timing the spark.
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5. timer
   noun a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
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6. timer
   noun (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
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7. Timer
   • (n.) In electric ignition, an adjustable device for automatically timing the spark. • (n.) A timekeeper; especially, a watch by which small intervals of time can be measured; a kind of stop watch. It is used for timing the speed of horses, machinery, etc.
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8. Timer
   A timer is a specialized type of clock. A timer can be used to control the sequence of an event or process. Whereas a stopwatch counts upwards from zero for measuring elapsed time, a timer counts down from a specified time interval, like an hourglass. Timers can be mechanical, electromechanical, el...
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9. Timer
   The person at the lab who goes through your film, shot by shot and selects the printing lights
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10. timer
    functional unit that provides absolute, relative or incremental time values NOTE - The input of the time values to the process computer system can be done by polling or by direct interruption of a running task.
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11. Timer
    A device that can be set to automatically turn appliances (lights) off and on at set times.
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12. TiMER
    ==Plot== TiMER is a corporation specializing in a unique matchmaking device. For a nominal monthly fee, the company can equip anyone with a countdown timer that counts down to the point that the customer is brought into contact with his or her soul mate. The night before meeting a soul mate, the Ti...
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