HOROLOGY

horology

(noun) the art of designing and making clocks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

horology (usually uncountable, plural horologies)

The study of time, and the art, science and technology of timekeeping and timekeepers (such as clocks, watches and sundials).

(Christianity) The office-book of the Greek Church for the canonical hours.

Coordinate terms

• chronology

Source: Wiktionary


Ho*rol"o*gy, n. Etym: [See Horologe.]

Definition: The science of measuring time, or the principles and art of constructing instruments for measuring and indicating portions of time, as clocks, watches, dials, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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