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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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