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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The reservation system involves providing visitors with a timed entry to the park, which must be reserved in advance. Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2025 As of April, an e-ticketing system will be introduced for the cable car to regulate visitor flow with timed entry. Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024 Visitors should also research if advanced reservations are required for timed entry, camping, lodging and activities such as cave tours. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 Get a timed ticket for Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. Alex Golden, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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