Which of the following words most likely means “a machine that measures time”?
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chronometer
chronometer
consumption
consumption
defection
defection
intercalary
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chronometer
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.
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.
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!
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