horology

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

noun

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

Origin of horology

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

Words Nearby horology

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How to use horology in a sentence

Campani published in 1678 a work on horology, and on the manufacture of lenses for telescopes.
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This is a great mistake; we might almost say that knowledge of any kind can be applied to horology.
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To talk about horology on the moon wouldn't add to Dabney's stature as a phoney scientist.
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The movements are of the finest quality which the art of horology is at present capable of producing.
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We present it to the trade and students of horology happy in the knowledge that its contents have already received their approval.
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British Dictionary definitions for horology

horology

/ (hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

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-rŏl′ə-jē ]

The science of measuring time.

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