Simple Definition of time
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: the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.
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: a particular minute or hour shown by a clock
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: the time in a particular area or part of the world
Full Definition of time
1a : the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues : durationb : a nonspatial continuum that is measured in terms of events which succeed one another from past through present to futurec : leisure <time for reading>
2 : the point or period when something occurs : occasion
3a : an appointed, fixed, or customary moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end <arrived ahead of time>b : an opportune or suitable moment <decided it was time to retire> —often used in the phrase about time <about time for a change>
4a : a historical period : ageb : a division of geologic chronologyc : conditions at present or at some specified period —usually used in plural <times are hard> <move with the times>d : the present time <issues of the time>
5a : lifetimeb : a period of apprenticeshipc : a term of military serviced : a prison sentence
6 : season <very hot for this time of year>
7a : rate of speed : tempob : the grouping of the beats of music : rhythm
8a : a moment, hour, day, or year as indicated by a clock or calendar <what time is it>b : any of various systems (as sidereal or solar) of reckoning time
at the same time
at times
for the time being
from time to time
in no time
in time
on time
time and again
Examples of time in a sentence
The two events were separated by time and space.
The poem is a reflection on the passage of time.
What was happening at that particular moment in time?
It has been that way since the beginning of time.
If only I could travel back in time and do things differently.
They were given a relatively short amount of time to finish the job.
The situation has been getting more complicated as time goes by .
happening for an extended period of time
Would you prefer the meeting to be at an earlier time?
Feel free to call me at any time, day or night.
Origin and Etymology of time
Middle English, from Old English tīma; akin to Old Norse tīmi time, Old English tīd — more at tide
First Known Use: before 12th century
time
Simple Definition of time
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: to choose the hour, day, month, etc., when (something) will happen : to schedule (something, such as an event) to happen at a particular time
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sports : to cause (something, such as a throw or pass) to happen at a certain moment
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: to measure the amount of time needed by someone to do something (such as to finish a race)
Full Definition of time
timed
timing
transitive verb
1a : to arrange or set the time of : scheduleb : to regulate (a watch) to keep correct time
2 : to set the tempo, speed, or duration of <timed his leap perfectly — Neil Amdur>
3 : to cause to keep time with something
4 : to determine or record the time, duration, or rate of <time a horse>
5 : to dispose (as a mechanical part) so that an action occurs at a desired instant or in a desired way
intransitive verb
: to keep or beat time
Examples of time in a sentence
They timed their vacation to coincide with the jazz festival.
He timed it so that he made the shot just before the clock ran out.
She timed the shot perfectly.
The runners are timed with special watches.
He timed the students as they completed their tests.
14th Century
First Known Use of time
14th century
time
Definition of time
1a : of or relating to timeb : recording time
2 : timed to ignite or explode at a specific moment <a time charge>
3a : payable on a specified future day or a certain length of time after presentation for acceptance <a time draft> <time deposits>b : based on installment payments <a time sale>
Circa 1711
First Known Use of time
circa 1711
TIME Defined for Kids
Definition of time for Students
1 : a period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues <We've been friends for a long time.> <“Then it'll look like it was supposed to be there all the time.” — Megan McDonald, Judy Moody>
2 : a point or period when something occurs : occasion <Remember the time I helped you?>
3 : one of a series of repeated instances or actions <They visited him many times.>
4 : a moment, hour, day, or year as shown by a clock or calendar <What time is it?>
5 : a set or usual moment or hour for something to occur <We arrived on time.> <It's time to take your medicine.>
6 : a historical period : age <in ancient times>
7 : conditions of a period —usually used in pl. <hard times>
8 times plural : added quantities or examples <five times greater>
at times
for the time being
from time to time
in time
time after time
time and again
Definition of time for Students
timed
timing
1 : to arrange or set the point or rate at which something happens <The dryer was timed to run for half an hour.>
2 : to measure or record the point at which something happens, the length of the period it takes for something to happen, or the rate at which certain actions take place <All the racers were timed.>
timer
nounMedical Dictionary
time
playMedical Definition of time
1a: the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues—see bleeding time, coagulation time, prothrombin time, reaction timeb: a continuum which lacks spatial dimensions and in which events succeed one another from past through present to future
2: the point or period when something occurs
3: a moment, hour, day, or year as indicated by a clock or calendar <what time is it>
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