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Noun
S:
(n)
timer
(a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end)
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S:
(n)
timepiece
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timekeeper
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horologe
(a measuring instrument or device for keeping time)
S:
(n)
measuring instrument
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measuring system
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measuring device
(instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something)
S:
(n)
instrument
(a device that requires skill for proper use)
S:
(n)
device
(an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose)
"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
S:
(n)
instrumentality
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instrumentation
(an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)
S:
(n)
artifact
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artefact
(a man-made object taken as a whole)
S:
(n)
whole
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unit
(an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity)
"how big is that part compared to the whole?"; "the team is a unit"
S:
(n)
object
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physical object
(a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow)
"it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
S:
(n)
physical entity
(an entity that has physical existence)
S:
(n)
entity
(that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving))
derivationally related form
S:
(n)
timekeeper
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timer
((sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed)
S:
(n)
timer
(a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times)