Word
chronograph
Phoneticschrono·graph
UK/kɹˈɒnəɡɹˌæf/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a special kind of watch that shows the time and can also time short periods, like a stopwatch.
n. a timepiece combining standard timekeeping with an independent stopwatch mechanism for measuring short time intervals.
Examples
“He wears a chronograph that also works as a stopwatch.”
“She uses her chronograph to time her morning run around the park.”
“The pilot relied on his steel chronograph, with its three small dials, to time each leg of the flight with precision.”
Examples
simple
“He wears a chronograph that also works as a stopwatch.”
contextual
“She uses her chronograph to time her morning run around the park.”
complex
“The pilot relied on his steel chronograph, with its three small dials, to time each leg of the flight with precision.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “chronograph” in context.
Verb
01. calibrate chronograph
“The watchmaker needed an hour to calibrate the chronograph movement.”
verb + noun
02. chronograph measures
“This chronograph measures elapsed time to a tenth of a second.”
noun + verb
03. chronograph records
“The chronograph records lap times via its central seconds hand.”
noun + verb
04. chronograph runs
“When the chronograph runs continuously, battery life decreases sharply.”
noun + verb
05. equip with chronograph
“The new model is equipped with a chronograph certified for aviation use.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. automatic chronograph
“His automatic chronograph winds itself through the motion of his wrist.”
adj + noun
07. flyback chronograph
“Pilots favoured the flyback chronograph for rapid successive timing.”
adj + noun
08. mechanical chronograph
“She inherited a mechanical chronograph requiring regular manual winding.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. accuracy of chronograph
“The accuracy of a chronograph depends on meticulous regulation.”
noun + prep + noun
10. dial of chronograph
“The dial of the chronograph features three recessed subdials.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a vintage mechanical chronograph
“He auctioned a vintage mechanical chronograph for a record price.”
12. calibrate the chronograph movement
“Only a master watchmaker can calibrate the chronograph movement precisely.”
Real-World Examples
“The watch boasts an array of features, including a dual face, a perpetual calendar, lunar phases, a chronograph capable of timing two events at once, Westminster chimes, and indicators for sunset and sunrise, as well as the night sky above Central Park, visible from Graves' residence on Fifth Avenue.” “As part of LVMH's watch and jewelry division, TAG Heuer aims to double its output of mechanical chronograph movements to around 100,000 annually by 2016, facilitated by the new factory.” “A platinum chronograph Patek Philippe wristwatch, previously owned by renowned musician Eric Clapton, was showcased at Christie's auction house in New York on 12 201.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek χρονογράφος (khronográphos, “chronicler”). Equivalent to chrono- + -graph.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Level
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