chronology

American  

[kruh-nol-uh-jee] / krəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

plural

chronologies

1. the sequential order in which past events occur.

2. a statement of this order.

3. the science of arranging time in periods and ascertaining the dates and historical order of past events.

4. a reference work organized according to the dates of events.

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chronology British  

/ krəˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the determination of the proper sequence of past events

2. the arrangement of dates, events, etc, in order of occurrence

3. a table or list of events arranged in order of occurrence

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Other Word Forms

• chronologist noun

Etymology

Origin of chronology

First recorded in 1585–95; chrono- + -logy

Example Sentences

A chronology of top quarterback movement in recent days provides circumstantial evidence that Louisiana State and Williams have mutual interest.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, with new appeals, the tool creates a summary of the arguments and a chronology of key events, as well as maps out a framework for making a decision.

From The Wall Street Journal

The show goes on to have a rather loose chronology.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ash from the eruption spread across much of the eastern Mediterranean, prompting archaeologists to question how this dramatic event aligned with ancient Egyptian chronology.

From Science Daily

That’s an apt turn of fortune for a story deploying reverse chronology.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• age
• date
• day
• era
• future
• generation
• hour
• life
• moment
• month
• occasion
• pace
• past
• point
• present
• season
• second
• space
• stage
• term