chronometry

noun

chro·​nom·​e·​try krə-ˈnä-mə-trē 

: the measuring of time

Examples of chronometry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rhymes for chronometry

• cytometry
• geometry
• manometry
• morphometry
• optometry
• photometry
• spectrometry
• spirometry
• thermometry
• anthropometry
• audiometry
• densitometry

Medical Definition

chronometry

noun

chro·​nom·​e·​try krə-ˈnäm-ə-trē 

plural chronometries

: the science of measuring time especially by periods or intervals