Word
pacer
Phoneticspac·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpeɪsɝ/
UK/pˈeɪsɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who walks or runs at a steady speed to help others keep a certain pace. In sports, they are often used to help runners finish a race at their best time.
n. a person who maintains a steady speed or rate, typically to assist others in maintaining a specific pace. In legal contexts, it refers to a person who sets a standard rate of progress for a group or process.
Examples
“The marathon runner hired a pacer to help him finish in record time.”
“During the long-distance race, the pacer stayed exactly one lap ahead to ensure the lead runner maintained a consistent speed.”
“The legal team appointed a senior associate as a pacer to ensure the discovery process remained on schedule without overwhelming the junior staff with an unrealistic workload.”
Examples
simple
“The marathon runner hired a pacer to help him finish in record time.”
contextual
“During the long-distance race, the pacer stayed exactly one lap ahead to ensure the lead runner maintained a consistent speed.”
complex
“The legal team appointed a senior associate as a pacer to ensure the discovery process remained on schedule without overwhelming the junior staff with an unrealistic workload.”
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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