stopwatch
noun
stop·watch
ˈstäp-ˌwäch 
: a watch with a hand or a digital display that can be started and stopped at will for exact timing (as of a race)
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Neither the stopwatch nor Alonso’s body are telling him his choice could be close.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Mary Boulder is sitting next to me, and she’s got a stopwatch.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
More than the impressive number on the stopwatch, this highlights the incredible effort made by the whole team – and, of course, Ben’s super driving skills.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Swimming coaches won’t have to rely on stopwatches.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Mary Boulder is sitting next to me, and she’s got a stopwatch.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
More than the impressive number on the stopwatch, this highlights the incredible effort made by the whole team – and, of course, Ben’s super driving skills.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Swimming coaches won’t have to rely on stopwatches.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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“Stopwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopwatch. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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stopwatch
noun
stop·watch
ˈstäp-ˌwäch
: a watch having a hand or a digital display that can be started and stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
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