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Time

noun

(pl. times)

1.

An instance or single occasion for some event. Synonym: clip. "He called four times" , "He could do ten at a clip"

2.

A period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something. "I didn't have time to finish" , "It took more than half my time"

3.

An indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities). "The time of year for planting" , "He was a great actor in his time"

4.

A suitable moment.

5.

The continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past.

6.

A person's experience on a particular occasion. "They had a good time together"

7.

A reading of a point in time as given by a clock. Synonym: clock time. "The time is 10 o'clock"

8.

The fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event. Synonym: fourth dimension.

9.

Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration. Synonyms: meter, metre.

10.

The period of time a prisoner is imprisoned. Synonyms: prison term, sentence. "His sentence was 5 to 10 years" , "He is doing time in the county jail"

verb

(past & past part. timed; pres. part. timing)

1.

Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time. Synonym: clock.

2.

Assign a time for an activity or event.

3.

Set the speed, duration, or execution of.

4.

Regulate or set the time of.

5.

Adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time.

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