Chronograph

usgb/ˈkrɑːnəɡræf/
noun

A device that records time very accurately.

The sports analyst used a chronograph to track the time it took for the runner to complete the race.
Visual representation of "chronograph" - A device that records time very accurately.

Often appears as...

  • wrist chronograph
  • digital chronograph
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Accuracy Emphasized

A chronograph highlights precision in measuring small time intervals.

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They used a chronograph for timing each segment of the science experiment.
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Sporting Events

Commonly used in sports to measure lap times or race durations accurately.

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The coach held a chronograph to clock the swimmers' 100-meter dash.
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Not Just Watches

Chronographs can be standalone devices, not necessarily part of a watch.

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The laboratory's chronograph recorded reaction times down to the millisecond.
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