Meanings

public accountant

quantitative linguistics

to choose at one's own discretion

cost accounting

hourglass

certified public accountant

plan of action

sum total

hourglass pointer

balanced budget plan

operation plan

the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)

total assets

watch store

watch store

watch glass

clock tower

clock

hygrometer

thermometer