chronometry

noun

chro·​nom·​e·​try krə-ˈnä-mə-trē How to pronounce chronometry (audio)
: the measuring of time

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The in-house caliber hand wound movement offers stable chronometry, with a power reserve of 55 hours. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023 As well as improved chronometry, its big headline winner was 15,000 Gauss anti-magnetism—about 250 times more than the industry standard for anti-magnetic watches. — Alex Doak, Wired, 30 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

chrono- + -metry, after chronometer

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chronometry was in 1833

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chronometry

noun
chro·​nom·​e·​try krə-ˈnäm-ə-trē How to pronounce chronometry (audio)
plural chronometries
: the science of measuring time especially by periods or intervals
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