Timekeeper

How it is used

Used in workshops, presentations and structured meetings. The timekeeper may signal remaining minutes while the chair manages content and participation.

Example sentences

1. Our timekeeper raised a card when the presenter had two minutes left.

   The signal warns about the remaining allocation without taking over the presentation.

2. Please appoint a timekeeper so that each group receives the same amount of discussion time.

   The assigned role supports fair time allocation across groups rather than recording minutes.

Common collocations

• appoint a timekeeper
• act as timekeeper

Related terms

• chairTo lead a meeting by opening it, following the agenda, giving people turns to speak and keeping time. As a noun, the person who does this.
• agendaA list of the topics that will be discussed in a meeting, usually in the order they will be covered and shared with attendees beforehand.

More terms: Meetings

• minutes
• action item
• wrap up
• recap
• one-on-one
• go over
• attendee
• kick-off meeting
• sync
• consensus
• take it offline
• feedback