chronology
chro·nol·o·gy
noun \-jē\ plural chro·nol·o·gies
Definition of CHRONOLOGY
1
: the science that deals with measuring time by regular divisions and that assigns to events their proper dates
2
: a chronological table, list, or account
3
: an arrangement (as of events) in order of occurrence <reconstruct the chronology of the trip>
Examples of CHRONOLOGY
- We tried to reconstruct the chronology of the accident.
- The book provides a chronology of the events leading up to the American Civil War.
Origin of CHRONOLOGY
New Latin chronologia, from chron- + -logia -logy
First Known Use: 1585
Related to CHRONOLOGY
- Synonyms
- chronicle, account, commentary (usually commentaries), history, narration, narrative, record, report, story
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