1
: done or taking place at a time of a specified sort
an ill-timed arrival
2
: made to occur at or in a set time
a timed explosion

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Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado requires a timed entry reservation between May 23 and Oct. 13. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 All flights will require a timed reservation, which guests can make on the day of their visit at Guest Relations, Membership Services, World Gate, Africa Market, or the Flying Flamingo kiosk. Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025 Encourage regular practice tests under timed conditions to build confidence and endurance. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 His timed speed is better than his play speed, however, and there is some stiffness in his change of direction. Ben Standig, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timed

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of timed was in 1610

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“Timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timed. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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