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
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Released in 2020, the chronograph is a sumptuous mix of black and 18-karat 5N gold.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The practical implications for a mechanical chronograph fixed to a rover chassis may be close to zero, but there's a pleasing symmetry in the timing all the same.
—Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
Each reset of the flyback chronograph advances the display sequentially from first half to second half, followed by first and second overtime.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The practical implications for a mechanical chronograph fixed to a rover chassis may be close to zero, but there's a pleasing symmetry in the timing all the same.
—Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
Each reset of the flyback chronograph advances the display sequentially from first half to second half, followed by first and second overtime.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chronograph
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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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