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The sailor used a chronometer to maintain an accurate record of the voyage. What does the word chronometer mean?

  1. A
    An instrument for measuring geographic distance
  2. B
    A device designed to measure sound intensity
  3. An instrument for measuring timeAnswer
  4. D
    A tool used to measure atmospheric pressure

Answer

An instrument for measuring time
The Greek root 'chron' (or 'chrono-') means 'time', and 'meter' denotes a device or instrument for measuring. Combining these roots defines a chronometer as an instrument for measuring time.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the base morphemes in the compound word 'chronometer'.
The word breaks down into the Greek root 'chron' (meaning 'time') and the root/suffix 'meter' (meaning 'instrument for measuring').
Analyzing the morphological components of a word reveals its core definition.
2
Combine the root definitions to deduce the full meaning.
'Chron' (time) + 'meter' (measuring tool) yields an instrument for measuring time.
Synthesizing the root meanings establishes the standard definition of the term.

Key Concept

The Greek root 'chron' means 'time', and 'meter' means 'instrument for measuring'.
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