Timed

/taɪmd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To measure the duration of an event or activity.
He timed the race to see how fast she could run.
To arrange or schedule something to occur at a specific time.
The project was timed for completion by the end of the month.
adjective
Completed or designated to occur at a specific time.
Her timed presentation impressed the audience with its punctuality.
Designed to occur in a specific sequence or at a specific time.
The timed release of the new software minimized user downtime.

Etymology

From the verb 'time' with the past participle suffix '-ed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

timed out:
to expire due to a lack of activity or response.
time is of the essence:
emphasizing that time is a critical factor.
time management:
the process of planning and exercising control over the amount of time spent on specific activities.

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Slang Meanings

Timed out
I was in a game when I got timed out.
Time's up
In the game, when the timer hits zero, it's time's up!