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horology

ho·rol·o·gy [ haw rólləjee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. time measurement: the study or science of measuring time

2. making clocks: the art or skill of making clocks, watches, or other devices for telling the time

[Early 19th century. < Greek hōra "time, hour"]

hor·o·log·ic [ hàwrə lójjik ] adjective
hor·o·log·i·cal adjective
hor·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb
ho·rol·o·gist noun
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