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stopwatch Synonyms

Another word for stopwatch

Choosing another word for stopwatch depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A handheld timepiece designed to measure the amount of time that elapses between its activation and deactivation.

Usage Example

"The swimming coach clicked his timer the moment the athlete touched the pool wall."

Strong
timer
chronograph

• verb (Context 2)

To measure or record the duration of an event or action using a stopwatch.

Usage Example

"The researchers stopwatched the rats as they navigated the maze to ensure accurate data collection."

Strongest
time
clock

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stopwatch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stopwatch
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