timekeeper

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
  2. noun a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
  3. noun a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

Etymology

From time + keeper.

In classic literature

Synonyms

timer

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