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chronometer
CIDE DICTIONARY
chronometer, n. [Gr. time + -meter: cf. F. chronomètre.].
- An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper. [1913 Webster]
- A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc. [1913 Webster]
- A metronome. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chronometer, n. a time-measuring instrument, esp. one keeping accurate time at all temperatures and used in navigation.
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chronometer
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