chrono

[ kron-oh ]

/ ˈkrɒn oʊ /

Origin of chrono

by shortening; see -o

chrono-

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

Also especially before a vowel, chron-.

< Greek, combining form of chrónos

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

The Lost Kafoozalum |Pauline Ashwell
Crag looked at the chrono, then swung his eyes to the instruments.

First on the Moon |Jeff Sutton
He stopped by Jeff Arnold, who was jotting down figures from the chrono.

We're Friends, Now |Henry Hasse
A look at the chrono sent the dream out of his head and he hurried through shaving and dressing.

Double Take |Richard Wilson

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

The Lost Kafoozalum |Pauline Ashwell

chrono-

indicating time chronology; chronometer

from Greek khronos time

chrono-

Time:chronobiology.