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chronology

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /krəˈnɑlədʒi/ · UK /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology means: A list or account of events arranged in the order they happened.

noun

EVENT ORDERB2

A list or account of events arranged in the order they happened.

  • The book includes a chronology of her life.
  • Police created a detailed chronology of events.
  • Check the chronology before writing your report.

How to use it: chronology of something (The report contains a chronology of the accident.)

Similar words: timeline, sequence of events

Common phrases: chronology of events, detailed chronology, historical chronology

STUDYING EVENT DATESC1

The study of when past events happened and in what order.

  • Chronology helps us date ancient events.
  • She studies chronology at university.
  • Accurate chronology depends on reliable historical evidence.

Common phrases: historical chronology, study chronology, ancient chronology

Questions about chronology

What does chronology mean?

A list or account of events arranged in the order they happened.

What is chronology in other languages?

Türkçe: kronoloji · Español: cronología · Français: chronologie · Deutsch: Chronologie · Italiano: cronologia · 日本語: 年表

How do you pronounce chronology?

In American English /krəˈnɑlədʒi/; in British English /krəˈnɒlədʒi/.

How do you use chronology in a sentence?

The book includes a chronology of her life. Police created a detailed chronology of events.

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