as in clock
a device to measure time
a fancy new chronometer that is light-years more advanced than your average wristwatch
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The brand’s historic ties to marine chronometers are represented in the boutique’s blue carpets, resin floors and the smooth finishes of its furnishings inspired by rocks polished by ocean waves.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Zircons also contain uranium; by measuring the stages of uranium’s decay in zircons, geologists use the minerals as chronometers for studying Earth’s past.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
This modern interpretation of the Ultra-Chron concept underwent rigorous testing and was certified as a chronometer in accordance with ISO 3159 standards.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The certification process adheres to the stringent ISO 3159 standard for chronometers, ensuring that the Ultra-Chron Carbon meets or exceeds international benchmarks for precision timekeeping.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Zircons also contain uranium; by measuring the stages of uranium’s decay in zircons, geologists use the minerals as chronometers for studying Earth’s past.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
This modern interpretation of the Ultra-Chron concept underwent rigorous testing and was certified as a chronometer in accordance with ISO 3159 standards.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The certification process adheres to the stringent ISO 3159 standard for chronometers, ensuring that the Ultra-Chron Carbon meets or exceeds international benchmarks for precision timekeeping.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Chronometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronometer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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