chronograph
/ˈkɹɒnəɡɹɑːf/
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Simple Meaning
a watch or clock that can also measure time very exactly, like a stopwatch
When to Use
⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“My new watch has a chronograph function for timing races.”
“He checked the chronograph to see how long the experiment took.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A chronogram.
Related Words
Synonyms:
stopwatchtimer
Word Family:
chronographicchronography