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timer collapse: a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end; a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times

information theory collapse: (computer science) a statistical theory dealing with the limits and efficiency of information processing

clock collapse: a timepiece that shows the time of day; measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time; "he clocked the runners"

detector collapse: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner; electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity; rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave

telecommunication collapse: (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance; (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically

hardware collapse: (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system; major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile); instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

celestial navigation collapse: navigating according to the positions of the stars

timekeeper collapse: a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees; (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

watch collapse: a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe; a small portable timepiece; a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty; the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty; observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"; observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"; look attentively; "watch a basketball game"; see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"; be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"; follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"

radar collapse: measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

navigation collapse: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place; ship traffic; "the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts"

photoelectric collapse: of or pertaining to photoelectricity; "the photoelectric effect"

cooking collapse: the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"

stakeout collapse: surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime)

malingering collapse: evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated; "they developed a test to detect malingering"

adding machine collapse: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

spying collapse: the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes; keeping a secret or furtive watch

counterintelligence collapse: intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism

espionage collapse: the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

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