timed

The word “timed” means scheduled or set to happen at a specific moment. In plain terms, set to occur at a particular moment, or measured for how long it takes.

Here is “timed” used in a sentence: “The timed release of the album caused a rush online.”

“Timed” is an adjective.

“Timed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Timed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: scheduled or set to happen at a specific moment.

Timed describes something scheduled to happen at a specific moment or measured for duration, such as a "timed test," while timely describes something happening at an appropriate or opportune moment, such as "timely advice." The two words address different aspects of time: schedule versus appropriateness.

A timed exam is one where test-takers must complete their answers within a fixed, measured duration rather than working at their own pace. The clock becomes part of the challenge, testing speed as well as knowledge.

Scheduled simply means arranged to happen at a particular time, while timed adds the element of measurement, either meaning something is set to occur precisely then or that its duration is being tracked. A scheduled meeting has a start time; a timed meeting might also track how long each part takes.