chronometric
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Etymology edit
From chrono- + -metric on the model of chronometer, ultimately from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) and μέτρον (métron, “meter, measuring device”).
Adjective edit
chronometric (not comparable)
- Of or related to chronometers, clocks and other timekeeping devices.
- Of or related to chronometry, the study of timekeeping and the creation and maintenance of timekeeping devices.
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Translations edit
of or pertaining to a chronometer or to chronometry
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References edit
- “chronometric”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.