Chronometer Definition

krə-nŏmĭ-tər
chronometers
noun
An exceptionally precise timepiece.
American Heritage
An instrument for measuring time precisely; highly accurate kind of clock or watch, as for scientific use.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Chronometer

Noun

Singular:
chronometer
Plural:
chronometers

Origin of Chronometer

  • From Ancient Greek χρόνος (chronos, “time”) + μέτρον (metron, “measure”)

    From Wiktionary

Chronometer Sentence Examples

  • The time of vibration is obtained by means of a chronometer, using the eye-and-ear method.

  • The ship's chronometer gives the date as being March 21st 3085.

  • The watch also happens to be an officially certified chronometer.

  • The above method of determining the geographical meridian has the serious objection that it is necessary to know the error of the chronometer with very considerable accuracy, a matter of some difficulty when observing at any distance from a fixed observatory.

  • This Chronomat Chronometer is exquisitely crafted in premium grade steel and 18K yellow gold, features a black dial, cambered sapphire crystal along with a unidirectional rotating polished steel bezel.

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