chronograph

noun

chro·​no·​graph ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
ˈkrō-
Synonyms of chronographnext
: 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
ˌkrä-nə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
ˌkrō-
adjective
chronography
krə-ˈnä-grə-fē How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
noun

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To celebrate 200 years of Gallet, the maison has also unveiled three special-edition chronographs that pay tribute to historic models. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 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

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The first known use of chronograph was in 1851

Rhymes for chronograph

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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
ˌkrän-ə-ˈgraf-ik How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
ˌkrō-nə-
adjective
chronography
krə-ˈnäg-rə-fē How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
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
ˌkrän-ə-ˈgraf-ik, ˌkrō-nə- How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
adjective
chronography
krə-ˈnäg-rə-fē How to pronounce chronograph (audio)
noun

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