CEFR B2

stopwatch

noun

Meaning

A handheld timepiece that measures the amount of time elapsed since it was started, used for timing races or other events.

Examples

He used a stopwatch to time how long it took to boil the egg.
The coach kept a stopwatch handy to monitor the athletes' performance.

Synonyms: timer, chronometer, chronograph

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stopwatch (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈstɒp.wɒtʃ]

Definition

A handheld timepiece that measures the amount of time elapsed since it was started, used for timing races or other events.

Examples

He used a stopwatch to time how long it took to boil the egg.
The coach kept a stopwatch handy to monitor the athletes' performance.
She pressed the button on the stopwatch to record the exact duration of the experiment.

How to Use stopwatch

stopwatch for (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the purpose or event being timed. — "This stopwatch is specifically designed for marathon running."
stopwatch on (prepositional phrase): Indicates the device being used to time something. — "He kept a stopwatch on his wrist during the competition."

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