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chronometer

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/krəˈnɒmɪtə/ · chro-nom-e-ter

A timekeeping device, especially one used for precise measurement of time.

Meanings

nountechnical

A timekeeping device, especially one used for precise measurement of time.

وقت کی پیمائش کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا ایک آلہ، خاص طور پر جو درست وقت جانچنے کے لیے بنایا گیا ہے۔

کرنومیٹر

chronometer

Synonyms

timekeepertimepiecewatchوقت کا آلہگھڑیوقت گزار

Common Collocations

  • marine chronometer
  • scientific chronometer
  • accurate chronometer

Example Sentences

The sailor relied on his chronometer to navigate across the ocean.

سیلر نے سمندر کے پار نیویگیشن کے لیے اپنے کرنومیٹر پر انحصار کیا۔

Sailor ne samandar ke paar navigation ke liye apne chronometer par inhisar kiya.

A chronometer is essential for precise scientific experiments.

کرنومیٹر درست سائنسی تجربات کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Chronometer durust scientific tajribat ke liye ahm hai.

He bought a new chronometer for his collection of timepieces.

اس نے اپنے وقت کی اشیاء کی مجموعے کے لیے ایک نیا کرنومیٹر خریدا۔

Us ne apne waqt ki aashiyaan ki majmooe ke liye aik naya chronometer khareeda.

Easily Confused With

chronograph:A chronometer measures time precisely, while a chronograph records time intervals.

Word Family

chronometry
nounکرنومٹری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Chrono- means time, think of it as a chronically accurate timekeeper.

Imagine a sailor on a ship consulting an intricate clock to navigate accurately.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "chronos (time) + metron (measure)" — a device for measuring time

First known use: 17th century

The term 'chronometer' has its roots in the Greek language, where it denotes a device specifically built for precise timekeeping, essential for navigation and scientific experiments.