Stopwatch

usgb/ˈstɑːpwɑːtʃ/
noun

A small device used to measure the amount of time something takes.

She used a stopwatch to time the race.
Visual representation of "stopwatch" - A small device used to measure the amount of time something takes.

Often appears as...

  • start the stopwatch
  • stop the stopwatch
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Physical Object

A stopwatch is typically a handheld gadget, not a feature on a phone or computer.

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He carried a digital stopwatch during the experiment.
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Precision Tool

Stopwatches are used when precise timing is crucial, like in sports or scientific experiments.

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The coach always had a stopwatch at swim meets.
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Not a Clock

Don't confuse a stopwatch with a clock; it counts durations, not the current time.

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Her stopwatch showed 9.58 seconds for the sprint, not the time of day.
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