chronological order

[kron-l-oj-i-kuhl awr-der]

noun

1. the arrangement of things following one after another in time.

   Put these documents in chronological order.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronological order¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

It’s mostly been in chronological order, and sometimes just in the background while she’s working on something else but craving the show’s comforting familiarity.

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The year is 2120, just before the events of “Alien,” if you are interested in chronological order, and the ship belongs to the Weyland-Yutani corporation, which controls North and South America.

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The tale is told in chronological order but from a wide range of differing perspectives, with some news reports and headlines added to help the audience understand the latest development where necessary.

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In the meantime, below are 10 essential Latino performances we’ll be penciling into our schedule, listed in chronological order.

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I took the MI5 team through the evidence in chronological order.

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