Question

Which of the following words most likely means “a machine that measures time”?

Responses

chronometer
chronometer

consumption
consumption

defection
defection

intercalary

Answer 1

Try reading "Longitude" by Dana Sobel
for the development of the chronometer to measure time accurately at sea so longitude could be determined. If Columbus had owned one, he would have known he was not in Asia.

Answer 2

chronometer

Answer 3

Thank you for the suggestion! "Longitude" by Dana Sobel is a fascinating book that explores the history of the development of the chronometer for accurate timekeeping at sea. I will definitely give it a read!