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- timescale/ˈtʌɪmskeɪl/A period of time over which something happens or is planned to happen.nounB2
- timeserver/ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə/A person who does the bare minimum at work and is primarily concerned with passing time until the end of the day or until retirement.nounUncommon
- timespan/ˈtaɪmspæn/The length of time during which something happens or exists.nounIntermediate
- timestamp/ˈtaɪm.stæmp/A sequence of characters or encoded information indicating when a certain event occurred, usually giving date and time of day.nounverb-transitiveB2
- timetable/ˈtaɪmˌteɪb(ə)l/A chart or list showing the planned times at which events, especially arrivals and departures of transport, or school classes are scheduled to happen.nounverbB1
- timework/ˈtaɪm wɜːk/Work that is paid based on the amount of time spent, typically hourly wages, as opposed to output-based compensation.nounLow
- timidity/tɪˈmɪdəti/The quality or state of lacking courage, confidence, or self-assurance; being easily frightened or shy.nounC1
- timing/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/The choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done or happen.nounHigh
- timing belt/ˈtaɪmɪŋ ˌbelt/A toothed belt in an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s) to ensure proper engine valve timing.nounC1
- timing chain/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ ʧeɪn/A part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft, ensuring proper timing of intake and exhaust valve opening and closing.nounMedium-Low
- timing gear/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ ɡɪə(r)/The component in an internal combustion engine that synchronises the rotation of the camshaft with the crankshaft, controlling when the valves open and close.nounC1
- timisoara/ˌtɪmɪˈʃwɑːrə/A city in western Romania.nounC2
- timmins/ˈtɪm.ɪnz/A city in northeastern Ontario, Canada, founded in 1911 as a mining community during the Porcupine Gold Rush.nounLow (primarily in Canadian geographic/economic contexts)
- timocharis/tɪˈmɒkərɪs/ or /taɪˈmɒkərɪs/A proper noun referring to a specific ancient Greek astronomer from Alexandria.nounVery low (Extremely rare, technical/historical use only)
- timocracy/tɪˈmɒkrəsi/A form of government in which possession of property is a prerequisite for participation in the state.nounRare
- timolol maleate/ˈtɪməlɒl ˈmælieɪt/A beta-blocker medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure and glaucoma.nounLow
- timon/ˈtʌɪmən/A proper noun, primarily a male given name of Greek origin, or a literary/technical term for a tiller or steering lever of a ship.nounLow
- timor/ˈtɪmɔː/fear; a state of fear or dread.nounC2
- timor pony/ˌtiː.mɔː ˈpəʊ.ni/A specific small horse breed originating from the Indonesian island of Timor.nounvery_low
- timor sea/ˈtiːmɔː siː/A shallow sea bounded by the island of Timor to the north, Australia to the south, the Indian Ocean to the west, and the Arafura Sea to the east.nounB2 (Low-frequency proper noun)
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