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noun
Synonym of horology: the study of time, particularly the science, art, and technology of time measurement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: horology
Antonyms: none provided
History
From chrono- + -metry on the model of chronometer, q.v., ultimately from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) and μέτρον (métron, “meter, measuring device”).
