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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

If autobiography is a recording of facts in chronological order, then memoir seeks to focus on specific moments, episodes or people who changed the writer — for better or worse.

From Los Angeles Times