chronometry

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Etymology

From chrono- +‎ -metry on the model of chronometer, q.v., ultimately from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) and μέτρον (métron, “meter, measuring device”).

Noun

chronometry (usually uncountable, plural chronometries)

1. Synonym of horology: the study of time, particularly the science, art, and technology of time measurement.

Derived terms

• chronometric
• chronometrical
• chronometrically
• chronometrist
• cosmochronometry
• tephrochronometry
• thermochronometry

Related terms

• chronometer