Definition of horology in English:

horology

noun hɒˈrɒlədʒihəˈrɑlədʒi

mass noun

1The study and measurement of time.
测时法；计时学
Example sentencesExamples
- His network of contacts and friends in England reads like a who's who of experts on early tools, horology, and technology.
- I've been umming and ahhing about what to take but I think I've settled on horology.
- We have to create space for them, so I got rid of a number of subjects, such as horology.
- I've got my eye on horology and small mechanisms.
- George III was interested in horology, and Louis XVI enjoyed locksmithing.
- We repeat this same tune many times, and about the twelfth or thirteenth time, we know it's time to stop, since we have gained a century in those few minutes of horology.
- His interest in the sciences, particularly natural history, agriculture and horology, was perfectly attuned to the spirit of entrepreneurial expansion in manufacturing that surged through the realm during his reign.
- David S. Landes's Revolution in Time treats ‘clocks and the making of the modern world’ in earlier historical periods, with a good emphasis on economic history as well as horology and philosophy.
- Plinlimmon would seem to be offering a kind of antinomian horology at worst, at best an unctuous pragmatism of local mores.
- Sadly, on the whole, The Horizontal Instrument is far more interesting as a bluffer's guide to horology - with a few regrettable dramatic interludes.
- And while his father encouraged him to pursue higher studies in horology after a basic degree in engineering, he found a different calling for himself.
2The art of making clocks and watches.
钟表制造术
Example sentencesExamples
- Since then, the watch-makers of Geneva have achieved an unparalleled reputation in the art of horology.
- The following year Jonathan Betts, the curator of horology at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, was contracted to survey and produce a catalogue of the collection.
- But when he lost his job through illness he knew it was time for a change - and he enrolled on a clockmaking - horology - course at City College, Manchester.
- Underneath the ‘ordinary ’dial is another which has a rather diabolical look, but which is simply a piece of horology that shows those star signs that tell your horoscope.
- These two shows and their accompanying catalogues have spawned a new level of study based on a combination of comparative and documentary research never before seen in horology.

Derivatives

horologer

noun

Towards 1760, simultaneously in France and in England, two horologers succeeded in creating the first detached escapements.
Example sentencesExamples
- Émile Reynaud's father was an horologer and medal engraver, and the Reynaud home was full of mysterious objects to fascinate the young Émile.
- Every large town will have quite a few horologers and jewelers with a vast selection of fancy watches displayed their windows, with huge price tags to go with them.
- For horologers, the sky is also a perpetual source of inspiration.
- Seiko is one of the most prolific of these horologers with a huge scope of different theoretical accounts available.

horologic

adjective hɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk

This invention relates to horologic instruments and, more particularly, to horologic and chronographic instruments, such as electronic watches and the like, which utilize random timing sources.
Example sentencesExamples
- The founder of the company developed watches to reflect his family horologic tradition and introduced new innovative ideas.
- The National Association of Watch and Clock collectors is a membership organization that provides educational information, trade shows and local meetings for the horologic community.
- At $15,800, this horologic masterpiece will cost you more than a lot of cars, but it's got the perfect design for the occasion.
- We have been engaged in the horologic trade since 1992 and selling clocks on the internet since 1998.

horological

adjective hɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l

For those not familiar with John Wyke's horological tool catalogue of 1759-60 and Peter Stubs's catalogues of 1801, 1851 and 1890, a little history will help.
Example sentencesExamples
- At his death in 1999 Edey bequeathed his collection of twenty-five clocks, fourteen watches, and an extensive horological library to the Frick Collection in New York City.
- Since 1839, Patek Philippe has been at the forefront of the world's horological industry and is a favorite among collectors and professionals.
- The collection, which also includes barometers and valuable horological textbooks, goes under the hammer on December 7 at Christie's King Street auction house in London.
- Mr Clay said: ‘Since taking on this rather interesting and unusual project last year I've been amazed at the interest shown by the horological world.’

horologist

noun

Like Louis XVI, he was a keen horologist, and was able to reassemble even the most complicated watches, and he amassed an impressive set of clocks for Buckingham House.
Example sentencesExamples
- The clock's movement was passed to Country Clocks, a local horologist, for a complete overhaul.
- The same doctor has to be a combination of priest, demiurge, counsellor, pharmacologist, horologist, talkshow host and healer.
- Astronomers and some horologists pursued exactly-measured time.
- Having spent three years training as an horologist in Dublin, Derek worked in Northern Ireland for a number of years as well as in Australia before returning to Ireland to set up his own business.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek hōra 'time' + -logy.

year from Old English:
This shares an ancient root with Greek höra ‘season, time’, source of horology (Late Middle English), horoscope (Old English), and hour. The term leap year, used from the 14th century, probably comes from the fact that in a leap year feast days after February fall two days of the week later than in the previous year, rather than the usual one day, and could be said to have ‘leaped’ a day.

Definition of horology in US English:

horology

nounhəˈrɑlədʒihəˈräləjē

1The study and measurement of time.
测时法；计时学
Example sentencesExamples
- His network of contacts and friends in England reads like a who's who of experts on early tools, horology, and technology.
- David S. Landes's Revolution in Time treats ‘clocks and the making of the modern world’ in earlier historical periods, with a good emphasis on economic history as well as horology and philosophy.
- Sadly, on the whole, The Horizontal Instrument is far more interesting as a bluffer's guide to horology - with a few regrettable dramatic interludes.
- We repeat this same tune many times, and about the twelfth or thirteenth time, we know it's time to stop, since we have gained a century in those few minutes of horology.
- Plinlimmon would seem to be offering a kind of antinomian horology at worst, at best an unctuous pragmatism of local mores.
- George III was interested in horology, and Louis XVI enjoyed locksmithing.
- I've got my eye on horology and small mechanisms.
- And while his father encouraged him to pursue higher studies in horology after a basic degree in engineering, he found a different calling for himself.
- We have to create space for them, so I got rid of a number of subjects, such as horology.
- I've been umming and ahhing about what to take but I think I've settled on horology.
- His interest in the sciences, particularly natural history, agriculture and horology, was perfectly attuned to the spirit of entrepreneurial expansion in manufacturing that surged through the realm during his reign.
1. 1.1 The art of making clocks and watches.
  钟表制造术
  Example sentencesExamples
  Underneath the ‘ordinary ’dial is another which has a rather diabolical look, but which is simply a piece of horology that shows those star signs that tell your horoscope.
  These two shows and their accompanying catalogues have spawned a new level of study based on a combination of comparative and documentary research never before seen in horology.
  The following year Jonathan Betts, the curator of horology at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, was contracted to survey and produce a catalogue of the collection.
  Since then, the watch-makers of Geneva have achieved an unparalleled reputation in the art of horology.
  But when he lost his job through illness he knew it was time for a change - and he enrolled on a clockmaking - horology - course at City College, Manchester.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek hōra ‘time’ + -logy.

单词	horology
释义	Definition of horology in English: horology noun hɒˈrɒlədʒihəˈrɑlədʒi mass noun 1The study and measurement of time. 测时法；计时学 Example sentencesExamples His network of contacts and friends in England reads like a who's who of experts on early tools, horology, and technology. I've been umming and ahhing about what to take but I think I've settled on horology. We have to create space for them, so I got rid of a number of subjects, such as horology. I've got my eye on horology and small mechanisms. George III was interested in horology, and Louis XVI enjoyed locksmithing. We repeat this same tune many times, and about the twelfth or thirteenth time, we know it's time to stop, since we have gained a century in those few minutes of horology. His interest in the sciences, particularly natural history, agriculture and horology, was perfectly attuned to the spirit of entrepreneurial expansion in manufacturing that surged through the realm during his reign. David S. Landes's Revolution in Time treats ‘clocks and the making of the modern world’ in earlier historical periods, with a good emphasis on economic history as well as horology and philosophy. Plinlimmon would seem to be offering a kind of antinomian horology at worst, at best an unctuous pragmatism of local mores. Sadly, on the whole, The Horizontal Instrument is far more interesting as a bluffer's guide to horology - with a few regrettable dramatic interludes. And while his father encouraged him to pursue higher studies in horology after a basic degree in engineering, he found a different calling for himself. 2The art of making clocks and watches. 钟表制造术 Example sentencesExamples Since then, the watch-makers of Geneva have achieved an unparalleled reputation in the art of horology. The following year Jonathan Betts, the curator of horology at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, was contracted to survey and produce a catalogue of the collection. But when he lost his job through illness he knew it was time for a change - and he enrolled on a clockmaking - horology - course at City College, Manchester. Underneath the ‘ordinary ’dial is another which has a rather diabolical look, but which is simply a piece of horology that shows those star signs that tell your horoscope. These two shows and their accompanying catalogues have spawned a new level of study based on a combination of comparative and documentary research never before seen in horology. Derivatives horologer noun Towards 1760, simultaneously in France and in England, two horologers succeeded in creating the first detached escapements. Example sentencesExamples Émile Reynaud's father was an horologer and medal engraver, and the Reynaud home was full of mysterious objects to fascinate the young Émile. Every large town will have quite a few horologers and jewelers with a vast selection of fancy watches displayed their windows, with huge price tags to go with them. For horologers, the sky is also a perpetual source of inspiration. Seiko is one of the most prolific of these horologers with a huge scope of different theoretical accounts available. horologic adjective hɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk This invention relates to horologic instruments and, more particularly, to horologic and chronographic instruments, such as electronic watches and the like, which utilize random timing sources. Example sentencesExamples The founder of the company developed watches to reflect his family horologic tradition and introduced new innovative ideas. The National Association of Watch and Clock collectors is a membership organization that provides educational information, trade shows and local meetings for the horologic community. At $15,800, this horologic masterpiece will cost you more than a lot of cars, but it's got the perfect design for the occasion. We have been engaged in the horologic trade since 1992 and selling clocks on the internet since 1998. horological adjective hɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l For those not familiar with John Wyke's horological tool catalogue of 1759-60 and Peter Stubs's catalogues of 1801, 1851 and 1890, a little history will help. Example sentencesExamples At his death in 1999 Edey bequeathed his collection of twenty-five clocks, fourteen watches, and an extensive horological library to the Frick Collection in New York City. Since 1839, Patek Philippe has been at the forefront of the world's horological industry and is a favorite among collectors and professionals. The collection, which also includes barometers and valuable horological textbooks, goes under the hammer on December 7 at Christie's King Street auction house in London. Mr Clay said: ‘Since taking on this rather interesting and unusual project last year I've been amazed at the interest shown by the horological world.’ horologist noun Like Louis XVI, he was a keen horologist, and was able to reassemble even the most complicated watches, and he amassed an impressive set of clocks for Buckingham House. Example sentencesExamples The clock's movement was passed to Country Clocks, a local horologist, for a complete overhaul. The same doctor has to be a combination of priest, demiurge, counsellor, pharmacologist, horologist, talkshow host and healer. Astronomers and some horologists pursued exactly-measured time. Having spent three years training as an horologist in Dublin, Derek worked in Northern Ireland for a number of years as well as in Australia before returning to Ireland to set up his own business. Origin Early 19th century: from Greek hōra 'time' + -logy. year from Old English: This shares an ancient root with Greek höra ‘season, time’, source of horology (Late Middle English), horoscope (Old English), and hour. The term leap year, used from the 14th century, probably comes from the fact that in a leap year feast days after February fall two days of the week later than in the previous year, rather than the usual one day, and could be said to have ‘leaped’ a day. Definition of horology in US English: horology nounhəˈrɑlədʒihəˈräləjē 1The study and measurement of time. 测时法；计时学 Example sentencesExamples His network of contacts and friends in England reads like a who's who of experts on early tools, horology, and technology. David S. Landes's Revolution in Time treats ‘clocks and the making of the modern world’ in earlier historical periods, with a good emphasis on economic history as well as horology and philosophy. Sadly, on the whole, The Horizontal Instrument is far more interesting as a bluffer's guide to horology - with a few regrettable dramatic interludes. We repeat this same tune many times, and about the twelfth or thirteenth time, we know it's time to stop, since we have gained a century in those few minutes of horology. Plinlimmon would seem to be offering a kind of antinomian horology at worst, at best an unctuous pragmatism of local mores. George III was interested in horology, and Louis XVI enjoyed locksmithing. I've got my eye on horology and small mechanisms. And while his father encouraged him to pursue higher studies in horology after a basic degree in engineering, he found a different calling for himself. We have to create space for them, so I got rid of a number of subjects, such as horology. I've been umming and ahhing about what to take but I think I've settled on horology. His interest in the sciences, particularly natural history, agriculture and horology, was perfectly attuned to the spirit of entrepreneurial expansion in manufacturing that surged through the realm during his reign. 1.1 The art of making clocks and watches. 钟表制造术 Example sentencesExamples Underneath the ‘ordinary ’dial is another which has a rather diabolical look, but which is simply a piece of horology that shows those star signs that tell your horoscope. These two shows and their accompanying catalogues have spawned a new level of study based on a combination of comparative and documentary research never before seen in horology. The following year Jonathan Betts, the curator of horology at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, was contracted to survey and produce a catalogue of the collection. Since then, the watch-makers of Geneva have achieved an unparalleled reputation in the art of horology. But when he lost his job through illness he knew it was time for a change - and he enrolled on a clockmaking - horology - course at City College, Manchester. Origin Early 19th century: from Greek hōra ‘time’ + -logy.
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