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chronometric

chro·nom·e·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kruh-nom-i-ter]
    • /krəˈnɒm ɪ tər/
    • /krˌɒnəʊmˈetrɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kruh-nom-i-ter]
    • /krəˈnɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of chronometric word

  • adjective chronometric of a chronometer or chronometry 3
  • noun chronometric 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 chronometric any timepiece, especially a wristwatch, designed for the highest accuracy. 1
  • noun chronometric Of or pertaining to a chronometer or to chronometry. 1

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Origin of chronometric

First appearance:

before 1705
One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; chrono- + -meter

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Chronometric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chronometric 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.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chronometric usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for chronometric

adj chronometric

  • sequential — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
  • historical — of, pertaining to, treating, or characteristic of history or past events: historical records; historical research.
  • classified — Classified information or documents are officially secret.
  • dated — Dated things seem old-fashioned, although they may once have been fashionable or modern.
  • ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.

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