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Definition & Meaning of "time"in English

Time
01

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock 

time definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
I need more time to complete this project. 
02

an instance or occurrence of an action or event, often used to indicate repetition 

Examples
Stir the mixture three times to ensure it blends evenly. 
03

a time period that provides an opportunity to do things or accomplish goals 

04

an indefinite period characterized by specific attributes or activities 

Examples
It was a time of great change and innovation in the industry. 
05

a suitable moment 

06

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

07

a person's experience on a particular occasion 

08

the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event 

09

rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration 

10

the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned 

11

(plural) used to show multiplication or comparison of quantities 

Examples
This rope is three times longer than that one. 
12

the recorded duration or measurement of how long an event or task takes to complete, often used in sports or competitions to track performance 

Examples
He set a new time of 2:00:45 in the marathon, breaking the previous record. 
to time
01

to measure how long an event, action, or someone performing an action takes 

Transitive: to time an event or action
to time definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
time
3rd person singular
times
Present participle
timing
Past simple
timed
Past participle
timed
Examples
She timed her speech to ensure it fit within the allotted slot. 
02

to decide or organize the specific moment or duration for an event or activity to occur 

Transitive: to time an activity
Examples
She timed the delivery to coincide with her customer’s arrival. 
03

to determine or control the tempo, speed, or length of an activity 

Transitive: to time sth
Examples
She timed the music perfectly to match the choreography’s rhythm. 
04

to adjust or set a timekeeping device so that it accurately measures time 

Transitive: to time a clock or watch
Examples
He timed the watch carefully, ensuring it matched the atomic clock's precision. 
05

to regulate the execution or pace of an action, such as a shot or stroke, so it is performed at the most effective moment 

Transitive: to time an action
Examples
She timed her tennis stroke perfectly, sending the ball straight down the line. 
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