chronometer

🇺🇸 /krəˈnɑːmɪtər/ 🇬🇧 /krəˈnɒmɪtə(r)/
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A device that measures time very precisely, often used in navigation or scientific experiments.

The captain checked his chronometer to ensure they were on schedule.

translation

n. A device that measures time very precisely, often used in navigation or scientific experiments.

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Plural chronometers