2006-11-24 04:29:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Any device that measures time...
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2006-11-24 04:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A chronometer is a very accurate time-keeping device that is used for determining one's longitude at sea.
2006-11-24 18:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chronometer is a designation given to a watch that has the highest standard of precision. The designation is given to automatic and mechanical movement watches, not those that run with quartz movemen
2006-11-24 15:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by cv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chrono (Time) meter (measure). A chronometer is a device for measuring time. Usually it is applied to very accurate timepieces. A wrist- or pocketwatch can be a chronometer.
2006-11-24 04:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a timepiece or timing device with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting its accuracy, for use in determining longitude at sea or for any purpose where very exact measurement of time is required. any timepiece, esp. a wristwatch, designed for the highest accuracy.
2006-11-24 04:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by ms.chic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gadget for measuring time precisely... 1/100th of a second or more...
2006-11-24 04:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by Harish Jharia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stopwatch.
2006-11-24 04:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by ben w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a watch
2006-11-24 10:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋