horology

/hɒrˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study, art, or science of measuring time, including the design, construction, and use of clocks and watches

“She pursued a career in horology after completing her watchmaking apprenticeship.”

Synonyms

  • chronometry
  • timekeeping

Antonyms

  • amorphous
  • unstructured