chronoscope

noun

chron·​o·​scope
plural -s
: an instrument for the precise measurement of small time intervals (as by means of a falling rod, released pendulum, or an electronic device)
chronoscopic
¦⸗⸗¦skäpik
adjective
chronoscopically
-pə̇k(ə)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

chron- + -scope

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“Chronoscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronoscope. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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chronoscope

noun
chro·​no·​scope
ˈkrän-ə-ˌskōp,
ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for exact measurement of small stretches of time
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