timekeeping
ˈtaɪmˌkiːpɪŋ
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Definition of timekeeping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
punctualitythe ability to arrive on time consistently
  • Her timekeeping at work is excellent.
punctuality timeliness
2.
measurementthe act of measuring time accurately
  • Timekeeping is crucial in scientific experiments.
chronometry time tracking
3.
eventsthe process of timing events or activities
  • Timekeeping is essential in competitive sports.
chronometry time management
4.
timethe practice of determining the current time
  • Modern devices have advanced timekeeping features.
chronometry
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Origin of timekeeping

Old English, tīma (time) + cepan (to keep)

Terms with timekeeping included in their meaning

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timekeeping
portable timepiece worn on the wrist or carried
time period
period of seven consecutive days used for timekeeping or observance
timekeeping
devices for measuring and showing time
timekeeping
clock that wakes a sleeper
timekeeping
official time in a specific region or area
timekeeping
specific time shown on a clock
timekeeping
face of a clock showing time with hands or marks
timekeeping
clock that sounds an alert at a set time

Examples of timekeeping in a sentence

  • The coach praised the team's timekeeping.
  • Accurate timekeeping is essential for marathon races.
  • The museum's exhibit on timekeeping was fascinating.
  • Accurate timekeeping is crucial for marathon races.
  • Timekeeping devices were synchronized before the event.
  • Accurate timekeeping is crucial for the experiment.

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  1. French:ponctualité, chronométrie, ...
  2. German:Pünktlichkeit, Zeitmessung, ...
  3. Italian:puntualità, cronometraggio, ...
  4. Spanish:puntualidad, medición del tiempo, ...
  5. Portuguese:pontualidade, medição do tempo, ...
  6. Chinese:守时, 计时, ...
  7. Japanese:時間厳守, 時間計測, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْضِباط في المَواعيد, قياس الوقت, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲמִידָה בִּזְמַנִּים, מְדִידַת זְמַן, ...
  10. Russian:пунктуальность, хронометраж, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пунктуальність, хронометраж, ...
  12. Hindi:समयनिष्ठा, समय मापन, ...
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