timekeeper

Noun
Synonyms: timertimepiecehorologe

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsedSynonyms: timer
  2. a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
  3. a measuring instrument or device for keeping timeSynonyms: timepiecehorologe
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Timekeeper \Time"keep`er\ (t[imac]m"k[=e]p`[~e]r), n.

1.A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece. [1913 Webster]

2.A person who keeps, marks, regulates, or determines the time. Specifically: [1913 Webster] (a) A person who keeps a record of the time spent by workmen at their work. [1913 Webster] (b) One who gives the time for the departure of conveyances. [1913 Webster] (c) One who marks the time in musical performances. [1913 Webster] (d) One appointed to mark and declare the time of participants in races or other contests. [1913 Webster]

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