chronograph
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əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf noun
1.
a timepiece fitted with a recording device, as a stylus and rotating drum, used to mark the exact instant of an occurrence, especially in astronomy.
2.
a timepiece capable of measuring extremely brief intervals of time accurately, as a stopwatch able to record fractions of a second as well as elapsed time.
verb (used with object)
3.
to time by means of a chronograph.
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chronograph (ˈkrɒnəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf, ˈkrəʊnə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an accurate instrument for recording small intervals of time |
| 2. | any timepiece, esp a wristwatch designed for maximum accuracy |
| chronographer | |
| —n | |
| chronographic | |
| —adj | |
| chrono'graphically | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
The chronograph is used for the purpose of recording the time of transits of stars as observed with the transit instrument.
Either two or three chronograph stations can be used.
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