chronometer
Meaning
A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day.
Synonyms
mean solar chronometer
board chronometer
astronomical clock
Translations
chronomètre
cronometro
cronómetro
chronometer
cronômetro
χρονόμετρο
Zeitmesser
kronometre
cronòmetrePronounced as (IPA)
/kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From chrono- + -meter, possibly after the model of earlier French chronomètre (“metronome”), ultimately from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) + μέτρον (métron, “meter, measuring device”).
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