chronometer (Meaning)
chronometer (n)
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
chronometer (n.)
An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper.
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.
A metronome.
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FAQs About the word chronometer
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper., A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and
clock,timepiece, timekeeper, timer, hourglass, watch, grandfather clock,alarm clock, clepsydra, atomic clock
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The sailor relied on his trusty chronometer to navigate across the vast ocean.
The chronometer aboard the spacecraft ensured precise timing for critical maneuvers.
As an avid hiker, he always carried a rugged chronometer to track his progress on the trails.
The engineer calibrated the factory's machinery using a high-precision chronometer.
