chrono

[ kron-oh ]

/ ˈkrɒn oʊ /

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noun, plural chron·os.

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Origin of chrono

By shortening; see -o

Words nearby chrono

chronicity, chronicle, chronicle play, Chronicles, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chrono, chronobiology, chronogram, chronograph, chronol., chronological

Other definitions for chrono (2 of 2)

chrono-

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

Also especially before a vowel, chron-.

Origin of chrono-

<Greek, combining form of chrónos

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How to use chrono in a sentence

The Chrono Decoder counts down from 60 minutes and creates a real escape room atmosphere.
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Looking at his wrist chrono he said to the four Ophiuchans who came down the ramp: "You made fine time."
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I come back and see by my chrono that the blood-seal should be set; I get my hands under the computer.
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Crag looked at the chrono, then swung his eyes to the instruments.
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He glanced at the master chrono, 0610, and followed him into the electronics corner.
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I look at my chrono and see that in five minutes the hopper will come.
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British Dictionary definitions for chrono

chrono-

before a vowel chron-

combining form

indicating timechronology; chronometer

Word Origin for chrono-

from Greek khronos time

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