Horology

What do we mean by horology?

The science of measuring time. noun

The art of making timepieces. noun

A contrivance for measuring time; a timepiece. noun

In the Gr. Ch., an office-book containing the offices for the canonical hours, from matins (mesonycticon) to complin (apodeipnon) inclusive, as well as antiphons, hymns, etc., from the menology and other books, some short occasional offices, and several canons of odes. Generally the calendar is prefixed. noun

The science of measuring time, or the principles and art of constructing, regulating, testing, etc., machines for indicating divisions of time, as clocks and watches. noun

The science of measuring time, or the principles and art of constructing instruments for measuring and indicating portions of time, as clocks, watches, dials, etc. noun

The art, science and technology of timekeeping and timekeepers, such as clocks, watches and sundials. noun

The art of designing and making clocks noun

The study of time, and the art, science and technology of timekeeping and timekeepers (such as clocks, watches and sundials).

The office-book of the Greek Church for the canonical hours.

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Words that rhyme with horology:
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Consonant match to horology:
hierology.

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