chrono

[ kron-oh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural chron·os.

chrono-

a combining form meaning “time,” used in the formation of compound words:
chronometer.

chrono-

Origin of chrono¹

By shortening; -o

Origin of chrono²

< Greek, combining form of chrónos

Origin of chrono¹

from Greek khronos time

Looking at his wrist chrono he said to the four Ophiuchans who came down the ramp: "You made fine time."

I come back and see by my chrono that the blood-seal should be set; I get my hands under the computer.

Crag looked at the chrono, then swung his eyes to the instruments.

He glanced at the master chrono, 0610, and followed him into the electronics corner.

I look at my chrono and see that in five minutes the hopper will come.

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