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 Chro·nom·e·ter n.
 1. An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper.
 2. A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc.
 3. Mus. A metronome.
 Box chronometer. See under Box.
 Pocket chronometer, a chronometer in the form of a large watch.
 To rate a chronometer. See Rate, v. t.
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