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chronometer

/kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock.

Examples :

"The ship's captain relied on the chronometer to accurately track their position at sea. "
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Related Words

Illustration track

track noun

/tɹæk/

A mark left by something that has passed along.

"Can you see any tracks in the snow?"

Illustration time

time noun

/tɑem/ /taɪm/

The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

"Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

Illustration their

their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

Illustration relied

relied verb

/rɪˈlaɪd/ /riˈlaɪd/

(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

"Example Sentence: "Sarah relied on her notes to pass the exam." "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration clock

clock noun

/klɒk/ /klɑk/

An instrument used to measure or keep track of time; a non-portable timepiece.

"The school's main office clock shows it's time for lunch. "

Illustration device

device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

Illustration measuring

measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Illustration captain

captain noun

/ˈkæp.tən/ /-tən/

A chief or leader.

"The captain of the debate team led the team to victory. "

Illustration such

such noun

/sʌt͡ʃ/

Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "

Illustration watch

watch noun

/wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɑt͡ʃ/

A portable or wearable timepiece.

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."

Illustration accurately

accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "