CHRONOMETER

chronometer

(noun) an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

chronometer (plural chronometers)

A device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock.

Synonyms

• chronoscope

Anagrams

• chronometre

Source: Wiktionary

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Chro*nom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. -meter: cf. F. chronomètre.]

1. An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper.

2. A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc.

3. (Mus.)

Definition: A metronome. Box chronometer. See under Box.

– Pocket chronometer, a chronometer in the form of a large watch.

– To rate a chronometer. See Rate, v. t.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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