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adj
Of or related to chronometers, clocks and other timekeeping devices.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Of or related to chronometry, the study of timekeeping and the creation and maintenance of timekeeping devices.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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History
From chrono- + -metric on the model of chronometer, ultimately from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) and μέτρον (métron, “meter, measuring device”).
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