CHRONOMETER Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word chronometer. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CHRONOMETER
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| chronograph | nounn | |||||||
noun • an accurate timer for recording time | ||||||||
| clock | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that shows the time of day verb • measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | ||||||||
| stopwatch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race) | ||||||||
| timepiece | nounn | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument or device for keeping time | ||||||||
| timer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end • (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed • a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times | ||||||||
| watch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small portable timepiece • a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe • the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) verb • look attentively • follow with the eyes or the mind • see or watch • observe with attention • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • observe or determine by looking • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | ||||||||
| chronoscope | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instrument for accurate measurements of small intervals of time | ||||||||
