timekeeper
noun
time·keep·er
ˈtīm-ˌkē-pər 
1
: a person appointed to mark and announce the time in an athletic game or contest
2
3
: a clerk who keeps records of the time worked by employees
Examples of timekeeper in a Sentence
The timekeeper forgot to stop the clock during the team's last time-out.
the museum includes some ancient water clocks and sundials in its collection of historical timekeepers
Recent Examples on the Web
Omega Official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, Omega is marking the occasion with a raft of watches for those will want to keep a piece of the moment.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
Sourcing Journal will be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry that does not meet the eligibility requirements or otherwise does not comply with these Official Rules.
—Sourcing Journal, 30 Aug. 2023
Omega may be the official timekeeper of the Olympics, but most watch aficionados will cast their net wider than a single brand when walking the streets of Paris between sporting events.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 July 2024
Beyond the sleek look and luxurious details, Longines is also the official timekeeper of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), timing all FIS competitions around the globe for almost two decades.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
Sourcing Journal will be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry that does not meet the eligibility requirements or otherwise does not comply with these Official Rules.
—Sourcing Journal, 30 Aug. 2023
Omega may be the official timekeeper of the Olympics, but most watch aficionados will cast their net wider than a single brand when walking the streets of Paris between sporting events.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 July 2024
Beyond the sleek look and luxurious details, Longines is also the official timekeeper of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), timing all FIS competitions around the globe for almost two decades.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
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timekeeper
noun
time·keep·er
ˈtīm-ˌkē-pər
1
: a clerk who keeps records of the time worked by employees
2
: an official who keeps track of the playing time in a sports contest
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