chronograph

Definition of chronographnext

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Recent Examples of chronograph Inside, the Caliber F385 features a flyback chronograph, date, and small seconds. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronograph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronograph
stopwatch
Noun
  • The parenting conversation about teens and phones is moving past the stopwatch.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Most notably, the ubiquitous ticking stopwatch didn’t become a fixture until several episodes into the 1968 season.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronograph. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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