chronograph

noun

chro·​no·​graph ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
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
chronographic adjective
chronography noun

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The true star of the show here is the latest generation of the split seconds chronograph mechanism developed by Richard Mille and APLL (Audemars Piguet Le Locle). Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025 The focal point of the dial is the timing elements of the chronograph, with a 30-minute totalizer placed at 9 o’clock being the only framed sub-dial in sight. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025 Within the collection, the Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1126 (based upon the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 889) and the Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1137 (based upon the Frédéric Piguet Caliber 1185) powered the three-hander and chronograph-with-date versions, respectively. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025 In 2011, the collection received an impressive addition in the form of a perpetual calendar chronograph ‘Boutique Edition’ in stainless steel with a titanium bezel. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chronograph

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French chronographe, from chrono- chrono- + -graphe -graph

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chronograph was in 1851

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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

chronograph

noun
chro·​no·​graph ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording stretches of time with exactness
chronographic adjective
chronography noun

Medical Definition

chronograph

noun
chro·​no·​graph ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-nə- How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
: 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
chronographic adjective
chronography noun

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