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Timers

Scope note

Use for devices that automatically time a process or event or activate an operation or another device at a preset time or times; may or may not give an audible signal at the end of the timed interval.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000247897

Broader Terms used

<timepieces by function>

Equivalent Terms used

timer

Created

13yrs ago

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Terminology definition for: timers" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/terminology/term-88081 Accessed: 2024-11-25 19:37:47

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