as in clock
a device to measure time
a fancy new chronometer that is light-years more advanced than your average wristwatch
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Recent Examples of chronometer
The stars symbolized two chronometer records and six first-place precision awards that Omega earned between 1933 and 1952, the year the Constellation launched.
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Jeremy White,
Wired News,
26 Mar. 2026
Making use of a patented new mechanism, the Day-Date was the world’s first automatic chronometer featuring both the day of the week spelled out in full as well as the date on the dial.
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Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.
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Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
The debut comes two years since Omega announced the Laboratoire de Précision, its authorized chronometer testing laboratory meant to be integrated into the Master Chronometer workflow.
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Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Jeremy White,
Wired News,
26 Mar. 2026
Making use of a patented new mechanism, the Day-Date was the world’s first automatic chronometer featuring both the day of the week spelled out in full as well as the date on the dial.
—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.
—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
The debut comes two years since Omega announced the Laboratoire de Précision, its authorized chronometer testing laboratory meant to be integrated into the Master Chronometer workflow.
—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for chronometer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronometer
clock
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When the match clock ran out and Mexico held on to its single-goal lead, the plaza exploded into cheers.
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Despite a ticking clock that seemingly guarantees the girl’s senseless death will be discarded as a cold case, Noelle is determined to uncover the truth.
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“Chronometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronometer. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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