chronoscope

noun — 2 senses

chronoscope

noun

UK /ˈkɹɒnəˌskəʊp/ · US /ˈkɹɑnəˌskoʊp/

Etymology From chrono- + -scope.

1

A highly accurate timekeeping device, an extremely precise chronometer.

2

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A device able to directly view other times, past or future.

Derived terms
chronoscopic, chronoscopically, chronoscopy
Hypernyms
chronometer and clock, viewer

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