What does the cryptic crossword clue "One might record duration of brief uprising (5)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of REMIT (synonym of "brief") [reversal: "uprising"]; definition: "One might record duration" The answer is TIMER.

One might record duration of brief uprising (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29103 | 23 Down | 2023-06-22 flower

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