Chronometer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kɹəˈnÉ’m.É™.tÉ™(ɹ)/

Alternative forms

• chronometre nonstandard

Origin

From Ancient Greek χρόνος (chronos, "time") + μέτρον (metron, "measure")

Full definition of chronometer

Noun

1. A device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock.