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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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| LANCASTER -- When September leaves start to fall, Antelope Valley old-timers turn their thoughts to the annual Old Timers Deep Pit Barbecue and memories of how it used to be. The Primex Wireless Code Blue Digital Timer integrates seamlessly with existing code blue systems. The new Mark-My-Time for Music Digital Metronome combines the benefits of a bookmark, digital timer and metronome into one easy-to-use prodUCt. |
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