horology

[ haw-rol-uh-jee, hoh- ]

noun
  1. the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time.

Origin of horology

1
1810–20; <Greek hōro- (combining form of hṓrahour) + -logy

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British Dictionary definitions for horology

horology

/ (hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time

Derived forms of horology

  • horologic (ˌhɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk) or horological, adjective

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Scientific definitions for horology

horology

[ hô-rŏlə-jē ]


  1. The science of measuring time.

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