timekeeper

Compound noun, formed from 'time' and 'keeper'.

NOUN (1)

[/ˈtaɪmˌkiːpər/^en-US]

cronometrador personsportseventsliteral / cronómetro deviceprecisiontechnical / juez de tiempo personsportsofficial / reloj de precisión deviceaccuratetimepiece / encargado de registro de horas untranslatablepersonworkplacedescriptive (There is no single word in Inglés that precisely conveys 'an employee responsible for tracking working hours.' A descriptive phrase is typically used.)

Synonyms timer generalpersondevice , chronometer technicaldeviceprecision , clock generaldevice , watch generaldevice , scorekeeper sportspersonbroader_role

Antonyms erratic clock device_oppositeinaccurate , idler person_who_wastes_timeconceptual

When timekeeper refers to a person, Inglés offers several options depending on the specific role and context. For an official responsible for timing in sports or events: * Cronometrador is the most common and direct translation for a person whose primary role is to record or monitor time precisely in competitions, races, or other timed events. It is widely understood and applicable to various sports like boxing, athletics, or swimming. * Juez de tiempo (literally "judge of time") is also used, particularly in sports, and emphasizes the official's authoritative role in overseeing and judging the timing. While often interchangeable with cronometrador in many contexts, juez de tiempo might imply a slightly higher degree of responsibility or decision-making regarding the time. When timekeeper refers to an employee responsible for tracking working hours in a workplace (e.g., for payroll or attendance): * There is no single, concise equivalent word in Inglés. The concept is typically expressed using the descriptive phrase encargado de registro de horas, which translates to "person in charge of recording hours" or "person responsible for time registration." This phrase clearly conveys the specific administrative function, highlighting the lack of a direct lexical equivalent. When timekeeper refers to a device, such as a clock or watch known for its accuracy: * Cronómetro refers specifically to a high-precision timing device, such as a stopwatch used to measure short intervals in sports, or a highly accurate marine chronometer used for navigation. It emphasizes dedicated function and high accuracy. * Reloj de precisión (literally "precision clock" or "precision watch") is a more general term for any timepiece renowned for its accuracy. Use this when the emphasis is simply on the device's ability to keep very accurate time, rather than its function as a specialized interval timer.

plural
timekeepers

El cronometrador dio la señal de inicio de la carrera. — The timekeeper gave the signal for the start of the race.
El árbitro consultó al cronometrador sobre el tiempo restante. — The referee consulted the timekeeper about the remaining time.
Usa el cronómetro para medir tu tiempo de vuelta. — Use the timekeeper (stopwatch) to measure your lap time.
Un cronómetro marino es esencial para la navegación. — A marine timekeeper (chronometer) is essential for navigation.
El juez de tiempo confirmó el récord mundial. — The timekeeper (time judge) confirmed the world record.
En el boxeo, el juez de tiempo es crucial. — In boxing, the timekeeper (time judge) is crucial.
Mi abuelo tenía un reloj de precisión muy antiguo. — My grandfather had a very old timekeeper (precision clock).
Busco un reloj de precisión para mi colección. — I am looking for a timekeeper (precision watch) for my collection.
El encargado de registro de horas revisa las tarjetas de tiempo cada viernes. — The timekeeper (employee responsible for tracking hours) reviews the time cards every Friday.
Necesitas hablar con el encargado de registro de horas para aclarar tu horario. — You need to talk to the timekeeper (employee responsible for tracking hours) to clarify your schedule.