timer

timer (tīm′ər)

noun

1. timekeeper
2. stopwatch
☆ in internal-combustion engines, any part or system designed to control the timing of the spark in the cylinder
any of various devices for timing, or automatically starting and stopping at predetermined times, the operation of some mechanism

Converse of object

elapse: It has a twelve hour elapsed timer at the 6 position.
reset: Well, I am if Mrs H has reset the timer on the boiler.
activate: You can appear in photos yourself by activating the self timer.
retrieve: Timer settings via The Account details page shows how your account is set up to retrieve timers.
set: You can also set the self timer to fire off three images at the end of the delay period.

Adjective modifier

programmable: Fully programmable electronic timer is included with an option to control both ovens.
100-hour: Average HR splits will give an accurate average per lap / segment / equipment etc. 100-hour, 3-mode countdown timer.
16-bit: LONG ( - addr ) A variable forming a 16-bit extension to the 16-bit free-running timer.
3-mode: Average HR splits will give an accurate average per lap / segment / equipment etc. 100-hour, 3-mode countdown timer.
8-bit: This is broadly equivalent to #SHELTER.TDS for serial Port 1. The interrupt routine uses the 8-bit timer and its associated output compare registers.
built-in: You can use the built-in timer to schedule a back up time for any time you wish!

Modifies a noun

switch: Heating is provided by a log fire in the living room, there are also panel heaters with timer switches.
recording: There appear to be 15 slots for timer recordings.
function: A timer function allows you to soak beans in the machine which will then make your soya milk automatically.

Noun used with modifier

countdown: The bombs also have a countdown timer which is shown on them.
watchdog: The watchdog timer now operates on a 20 day cycle.
ticker: A ticker timer is designed to print dots onto tape at a steady rate of 50 dots per second.
enlarger: Thinking about exposure in terms of seconds is just confusing, think in print tones and let your f-stop enlarger timer do the work!
plug-in: In the house Pop down your local DIY store and buy some plug-in timers for lamps and ceiling lights.
latency: Often enough it is video cards that have high default latency timer values, to look better in benchmarks.

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