chronograph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chronogram.
  2. A device which marks or records time or time intervals.
  3. A combination of a watch and a stopwatch.
verb
  1. To make an accurate measurement of the speed of a projectile.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɒ.nə.ɡɹɑːf/ /ˈkɹəʊ-/ /-ɡɹæf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-chronograph.wav /ˈkɹɑ.nəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈkɹoʊ-/

Word forms

chronograph chronographs chronographing chronographed

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρονογράφος (khronográphos, “chronicler”). Equivalent to chrono- + -graph.

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