Chronograph
noun
A device that records time very accurately.
The sports analyst used a chronograph to track the time it took for the runner to complete the race.
Often appears as...
- wrist chronograph
- digital chronograph
noun
A special kind of watch that also works as a stopwatch.
John bought a chronograph watch, so he could time his laps when jogging.
Often appears as...
- chronograph watch
- multi-function chronograph
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device that records time very accurately.
The sports analyst used a chronograph to track the time it took for the runner to complete the race.
Often appears as...
- wrist chronograph
- digital chronograph
noun
A special kind of watch that also works as a stopwatch.
John bought a chronograph watch, so he could time his laps when jogging.
Often appears as...
- chronograph watch
- multi-function chronograph
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Accuracy Emphasized
A chronograph highlights precision in measuring small time intervals.
They used a chronograph for timing each segment of the science experiment.
Pro Tip 2/3Sporting Events
Commonly used in sports to measure lap times or race durations accurately.
The coach held a chronograph to clock the swimmers' 100-meter dash.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Watches
Chronographs can be standalone devices, not necessarily part of a watch.
The laboratory's chronograph recorded reaction times down to the millisecond.
Compare with
stopwatchtimekeepertimepiecetimerwatchwristwatch
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