timekeeper

/'taim,ki:pə/
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timekeeper

The timekeeper starts the stopwatch at the beginning of the race.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A measuring instrument or device for keeping time: A timekeeper is a mechanism or tool designed to measure and record the passage of time accurately.
    • A clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees: A timekeeper is an administrative worker responsible for recording the attendance and working hours of staff.
    • (Sports) An official who keeps track of the time elapsed: In athletic competitions, a timekeeper is a person who officially measures and records the duration of an event or the intervals within it.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Device):
    • The old grandfather clock was a reliable timekeeper.
    • Modern smartphones have replaced many traditional timekeepers.
  • Noun (Clerk):
    • Please report your overtime hours to the timekeeper.
    • The factory timekeeper maintains the payroll records.
  • Noun (Sports Official):
    • The timekeeper signaled the end of the first period.
    • A good timekeeper is essential for a fair swimming race.
Advanced Usage
  • "to act as timekeeper": To perform the role of recording time.
    • She volunteered to act as timekeeper for the debate.
  • "human timekeeper": Emphasizing a person performing the role, often in contrast to an automated device.
    • Despite digital systems, a human timekeeper is still used as a backup.
Variants and Related Words
  • Timekeeping (n): The action or process of measuring or recording time.
    • Accurate timekeeping is crucial for the experiment.
  • Timepiece (n): A more general term for a device that shows the time, such as a watch or clock. (Note: This is a related word, not a direct variant of "timekeeper").
    • He collected antique timepieces.
Synonyms
  • Chronometer: A precise timekeeping device (for the instrument sense).
  • Recorder: A person who keeps records (for the clerk sense).
  • Timer: An official or device that measures intervals of time (for the sports sense).
Related Phrases
  • Keep time: To function as a time-measuring device or to maintain a steady rhythm.
    • This watch keeps perfect time.
    • The drummer kept time for the band.
Idioms
  • (As) regular as a timekeeper: Extremely punctual or consistent.
    • He arrives for work, regular as a timekeeper, at 8 AM every day.
timekeeper

The timekeeper starts the stopwatch at the beginning of the race.

Noun
  1. a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
  2. a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
  3. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

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