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Definition of Chronometer
Chronometer

An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper.

A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc.

A metronome.

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Chronometer Translations

chronometer in German is Zeitmesser
chronometer in Italian is cronometro


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