Wikipedia

Chronometer

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Encyclopedia.

Chronometer or chronoscope may refer to:

  • Clock
  • Chronometer of Loulie, a precursor to the metronome
  • Chronometer watch
  • Marine chronometer, a timekeeper used for marine navigation
  • Observatory chronometer, a device certified by an observatory to be extremely accurate
  • Railroad chronometer, a specialized timepiece once used for safe operation of trains
  • Chronoscope or time viewer, a fictional, oracle-like device occasionally employed in science fiction
  • Longines Chronoscope, an American television program (1951–1955)

See also

This article is copied from an article on Wikipedia® - the free encyclopedia created and edited by its online user community. The text was not checked or edited by anyone on our staff. Although the vast majority of Wikipedia® encyclopedia articles provide accurate and timely information, please do not assume the accuracy of any particular article. This article is distributed under the terms of GNU Free Documentation License.

Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.