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- [kruh-nom-i-ter]
- /krəˈnɒm ɪ tər/
- /krəˈnɒm.ɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruh-nom-i-ter]
- /krəˈnɒm ɪ tər/
Definitions of chronometer word
- countable noun chronometer A chronometer is an extremely accurate clock that is used especially by sailors at sea. 3
- noun chronometer a timepiece designed to be accurate in all conditions of temperature, pressure, etc, used esp at sea 3
- noun chronometer an instrument for measuring time precisely; highly accurate kind of clock or watch, as for scientific use 3
- noun chronometer a timepiece or timing device with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy, for use in determining longitude at sea or for any purpose where very exact measurement of time is required. 1
- noun chronometer any timepiece, especially a wristwatch, designed for the highest accuracy. 1
- noun chronometer An instrument for measuring time, especially one designed to keep accurate time in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure. Chronometers were first developed for marine navigation, being used in conjunction with astronomical observation to determine longitude. 1
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Origin of chronometer
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; chrono- + -meter
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Parts of speech for Chronometer
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preposition
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chronometer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chronometer
noun chronometer
- timepiece — an apparatus for measuring and recording the progress of time; chronometer.
- clock — A clock is an instrument, for example in a room or on the outside of a building, that shows what time of day it is.
- hourglass — an instrument for measuring time, consisting of two bulbs of glass joined by a narrow passage through which a quantity of sand or mercury runs in just an hour.
- metronome — a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
- timer — a person or thing that times.
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