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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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Bruce has owned Bruce's Jewelers since 1979 but has been involved with his family business since he graduated from Gem City College, School of Horology in Quincy in 1973.
The Ologi name is a quick-take acknowledgment of the words technology and horology (the science of measuring time), recognizing the role both play in the company.
 
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