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horology
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ho·rol·o·gy  (hô-rl-j)
n.
1. The science of measuring time.
2. The art of making timepieces.

[Greek hr, hour, season; see yr- in Indo-European roots + -logy.]

horology [hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Horology) the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time
horologic  [ˌhɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk], horological adj

horology  (hô-rl-j)
The science of measuring time.

horology
the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time. — horologist, n.horological, adj.
See also: Time
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.horologyhorology - the art of designing and making clocks
artistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"
Translations
horology [hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ] Nhorología f
horology
n (measuring time) → Zeitmessung f; (= watchmaking)Uhrmacherkunst f


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