Chronometer
noun
A device that measures exact time.
The crew used a chronometer to navigate through the ocean.
Often appears as...
- marine chronometer
- chronometer watch
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device that measures exact time.
The crew used a chronometer to navigate through the ocean.
Often appears as...
- marine chronometer
- chronometer watch
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Instrument
Stresses highly accurate timekeeping, often used for navigation or scientific purposes.
The laboratory required a chronometer to conduct time-sensitive experiments.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Watches
While 'chronometer' can refer to watches, it broadly denotes any precise timekeeping device.
Astronomers relied on a chronometer for timing the transit of stars.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Usage
Commonly found in technical or professional contexts, not everyday conversation.
The captain checked the ship's chronometer before setting sail.
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Instrument
Stresses highly accurate timekeeping, often used for navigation or scientific purposes.
The laboratory required a chronometer to conduct time-sensitive experiments.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Watches
While 'chronometer' can refer to watches, it broadly denotes any precise timekeeping device.
Astronomers relied on a chronometer for timing the transit of stars.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Usage
Commonly found in technical or professional contexts, not everyday conversation.
The captain checked the ship's chronometer before setting sail.
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Instrument
Stresses highly accurate timekeeping, often used for navigation or scientific purposes.
The laboratory required a chronometer to conduct time-sensitive experiments.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Watches
While 'chronometer' can refer to watches, it broadly denotes any precise timekeeping device.
Astronomers relied on a chronometer for timing the transit of stars.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Usage
Commonly found in technical or professional contexts, not everyday conversation.
The captain checked the ship's chronometer before setting sail.
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The real relationship...
And of course, he wins most of the competitions that he enters. And we know he's the fastest on earth because we have a chronometer to measure his speed. Well, what is interesting about him is that when he wins,
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The real relationship...
And of course, he wins most of the competitions that he enters. And we know he's the fastest on earth because we have a chronometer to measure his speed. Well, what is interesting about him is that when he wins,
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