chronometer
advancedC1/krəˈnɒmɪtə/ · chro-nom-e-ter
A timekeeping device, especially one used for precise measurement of time.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.