: the measuring of time

Examples of chronometry in a Sentence

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The in-house caliber hand wound movement offers stable chronometry, with a power reserve of 55 hours. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023 Here, Andrea Foffi, the world’s ultimate Speedy guru, explores the model’s role and evolution in the broader context of contemporary chronometry. — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2022 The result is a totally new approach to the rainbow trend through the precision of chronometry and the harmony of human biology. — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2022 With over 230 chronometry prizes, the caliber 135-O holds a record in the history of watchmaking. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2022 The 10 watches now produced by Zenith and Voutilainen will house original chronometry Calibre 135-O movements. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 June 2022 Each was rigorously worked on in a year-long process and regulated by Charles Fleck and René Gygax, Zenith chronometry specialists. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 June 2022

Word History

Etymology

chrono- + -metry, after chronometer

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chronometry was in 1833

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“Chronometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronometry. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

Medical Definition

chronometry

noun
plural chronometries
: the science of measuring time especially by periods or intervals
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