Dromometer

/droʊˈmɑːmɪtər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that precisely measures running speed, distance, and related metrics of movement.

Etymology

From Greek dromos 'running' plus -meter 'measure'; a more technical variant of drometer used in scientific contexts.

Kelly Says

Coaches and sports scientists use dromometers to analyze athlete performance—they're essentially the high-tech version of timing a 100-meter dash!

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