chronology
Americannoun
plural
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the sequential order in which past events occur.
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a statement of this order.
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the science of arranging time in periods and ascertaining the dates and historical order of past events.
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a reference work organized according to the dates of events.
noun
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the determination of the proper sequence of past events
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the arrangement of dates, events, etc, in order of occurrence
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a table or list of events arranged in order of occurrence
Other Word Forms
- chronologist noun
Etymology
Origin of chronology
Example Sentences
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“To say this chronology represents, at a minimum, a concerning breach of the spirit of the dismissal order is an understatement, if not an outright violation of it,” Cannon wrote.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026
The story of medicine is usually told as a chronology of progress, a hero’s tale of modern triumphs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Stretching across Wilshire Boulevard, the structure houses 110,000 square feet in 90 exhibition galleries that will be organized thematically rather than by medium or chronology.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
Presented by the chief officer team, the documents outline the chronology of the events leading up to the match and how the decision was made by SAG, whose members also include Birmingham City Council.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Ussher’s chronology and the Lost Tribes scenario were wrong.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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