horology
noun
ho·rol·o·gy
hə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
1
: the science of measuring time
2
: the art of making instruments for indicating time
Examples of horology in a Sentence
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As the moniker implies, the Discovery Workshops take participants on a journey of discovery into the world of high horology.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Many were uncommitted watch flippers and wannabe ballers who have now begun to drop off waiting lists like lemmings, which means there are more opportunities to acquire pieces for those of us who actually love horology to play.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
In the world of horology, the leap year holds an even more special place.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Stone dials are actually a relatively recent development in the world of horology.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2024
The stylish feat of horology is based on the Golden Age’s popular Tailfin Fender with a yellow taxi sign above its windshield.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
The news follows on the heels of the company’s involvement with the Louvre in Paris—a partnership that formed in 2019 in an effort to bring haute horology and the world of fine arts and history closer together.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
Hart topped it all off with solid gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar watch, a piece of horology that reminds us the comedian is serious about his watch collection.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
Since its foundation in 1875, in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux, Audemars Piguet has held its position atop the list of Swiss haute horology’s most legendary brands, one synonymous with craft, precision, and heritage.
—Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2023
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Many were uncommitted watch flippers and wannabe ballers who have now begun to drop off waiting lists like lemmings, which means there are more opportunities to acquire pieces for those of us who actually love horology to play.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
In the world of horology, the leap year holds an even more special place.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Stone dials are actually a relatively recent development in the world of horology.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2024
The stylish feat of horology is based on the Golden Age’s popular Tailfin Fender with a yellow taxi sign above its windshield.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
The news follows on the heels of the company’s involvement with the Louvre in Paris—a partnership that formed in 2019 in an effort to bring haute horology and the world of fine arts and history closer together.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
Hart topped it all off with solid gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar watch, a piece of horology that reminds us the comedian is serious about his watch collection.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
Since its foundation in 1875, in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux, Audemars Piguet has held its position atop the list of Swiss haute horology’s most legendary brands, one synonymous with craft, precision, and heritage.
—Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Greek hōra + English -logy
First Known Use
1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near horology
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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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