chronograph

noun

chro·​no·​graph ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
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
chronographic adjective
chronography noun

Examples of chronograph in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The automatic movement houses fewer components than standard chronographs for enhanced time-telling precision. 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 See More

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Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French chronographe, from chrono- chrono- + -graphe -graph

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chronograph was in 1851

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Cite this Entry

“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

chronograph

noun
chro·​no·​graph ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording stretches of time with exactness
chronographic adjective
chronography noun

Medical Definition

chronograph

noun
chro·​no·​graph ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-nə- How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
: 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
chronographic adjective
chronography noun

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