chronometer

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)

Etymology

From chrono- + -meter, possibly after the model of earlier French chronomètre (“metronome”), ultimately from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) + μέτρον (métron, “meter, measuring device”).

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