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  2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Chronograph  \Chron"o*graph\,  n.  [Gr.  ?  time  +  -graph:  cf  F. 
  chronographe.] 
  1.  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. 
 
  2.  Same  as  {Chronogram},  1.  [R.] 
 
  3.  A  chronoscope. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  chronograph 
  n  :  an  accurate  time-recording  instrument 




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