chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf 
ˈkrō-
: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: such 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
Examples of chronograph in a Sentence
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The automatic movement houses fewer components than standard chronographs for enhanced time-telling precision.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
The chronograph counters at six, nine, and 12 o’clock have again been removed, leaving behind the hands only.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
The chronograph feature has two hands on a single inset dial.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
Titanium was also used for the chronograph buttons and the engraved plate on the caseband.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
This chronograph from Tissot can handle deep dives.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
The Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition offers a chronograph unlike any other.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2023
Rather than disrupting the flow of the case profile with traditional chronograph stop/start/reset pushers, the chronograph is entirely operated by a single pusher set within the winding crown.
—WIRED, 29 Mar. 2023
Bulgari holds eight world records for the thinnest automatic, thinnest tourbillon, thinnest chronograph, and thinnest minute repeater.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
The chronograph counters at six, nine, and 12 o’clock have again been removed, leaving behind the hands only.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
The chronograph feature has two hands on a single inset dial.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
Titanium was also used for the chronograph buttons and the engraved plate on the caseband.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
This chronograph from Tissot can handle deep dives.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
The Unveiled Timekeeper Minerva Limited Edition offers a chronograph unlike any other.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2023
Rather than disrupting the flow of the case profile with traditional chronograph stop/start/reset pushers, the chronograph is entirely operated by a single pusher set within the winding crown.
—WIRED, 29 Mar. 2023
Bulgari holds eight world records for the thinnest automatic, thinnest tourbillon, thinnest chronograph, and thinnest minute repeater.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
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chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf
ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording stretches of time with exactness
Medical Definition
chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-nə-
: 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
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