Definition: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Input: A timer which counts upwards from zero for measuring elapsed time is often called a " stopwatch , " while a device which counts down from a specified time interval is more usually called a timer .
Output:
A timer which counts upwards from zero for measuring time is often called a " stopwatch " .