chronograph
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chro·no·graph

noun \ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-\

Definition of CHRONOGRAPH

: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: as
a : an instrument having a revolving drum on which a stylus makes marks
b : stopwatch; also : a watch incorporating the functions of a stopwatch
c : an instrument for measuring the time of flight of projectiles
chro·no·graph·ic \ˌkrä-nə-ˈgra-fik, ˌkrō-\ adjective
chro·nog·ra·phy \krə-ˈnä-grə-fē\ noun

First Known Use of CHRONOGRAPH

1851

chro·no·graph

noun \ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-nə-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CHRONOGRAPH

: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: as a : an instrument having a revolving drum on which a stylus makes marks b : a watch incorporating the functions of a stopwatch
chro·no·graph·ic \ˌkrän-ə-ˈgraf-ik, ˌkrō-nə-\ adjective
chro·nog·ra·phy \krə-ˈnäg-rə-fē\ noun

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