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timer a switch or regulator that causes a mechanism to operate at a specific time or at predetermined intervals timer [′tīm·ər] (computer science) A hardware device that can interrupt a computer program after a time interval specified by the program, generally to remind the program to take some action. (electronics) A circuit used in radar and in electronic navigation systems to start pulse transmission and synchronize it with other actions, such as the start of a cathode-ray sweep. (engineering) A device for automatically starting or stopping a machine or other device. (mechanical engineering) A device that controls timing of the ignition spark of an internal combustion engine at the correct time. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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