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Webster 1913 Edition

Chronometer

Chro-nom′e-ter

,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] time +
-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.)
A metronome.
Box chronometer
.
See under
Box
.
–
Pocket chronometer
,
a chronometer in the form of a large watch.
–
To rate a chronometer
.
See
Rate
,
Verb.
T.

Webster 1828 Edition

Chronometer

CHRONOMETER

,
Noun.
Any instrument that measures time or that divides time into equal portions, or that is used for that purpose, as a clock, watch or dial; particularly an instrument that measures time with great exactness.

Definition 2024

chronometer

chronometer

English

Alternative forms

Noun

chronometer ‎(plural chronometers)

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

Translations

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρόνος ‎(khrónos, “time”) + μέτρον ‎(métron, “measure”); synchronically, chrono- +‎ -meter.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/

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