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Chronometer

2 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means an instrument for measuring time with great precision, especially at sea
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Stage 1 of 2
chronos
Greek · ancient
"time"
time, combined with metron (measure)
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Stage 2 of 2
chronometer
English · 1735
"a precise timekeeping instrument"
coined from Greek chronos (time) and metron (measure) for a precise timekeeping instrument
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