Stopwatch vs. Chronograph

Stopwatchnoun

A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed from a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

Stopwatchnoun

a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)

Stopwatch

A stopwatch is a timepiece designed to measure the amount of time that elapses between its activation and deactivation. A large digital version of a stopwatch designed for viewing at a distance, as in a sports stadium, is called a stop clock.

Chronographnoun

(obsolete) A chronogram.

Chronographnoun

A device which marks or records time or time intervals

Chronographnoun

A combination of watch and stopwatch

Chronographverb

(firearms) To make an accurate measurement of the speed of a projectile.

Chronographnoun

An instrument for measuring or recording intervals of time, upon a revolving drum or strip of paper moved by clockwork. The action of the stylus or pen is controlled by electricity.

Chronographnoun

Same as Chronogram, 1.

Chronographnoun

A chronoscope.

Chronographnoun

an accurate timer for recording time

Chronograph

A chronograph is a specific type of watch that is used as a stopwatch combined with a display watch. A basic chronograph has an independent sweep second hand and a minute sub-dial; it can be started, stopped, and returned to zero by successive pressure on the stem.