Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chronology

noun
/krəˈnɒlədʒi/
Definition
The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.
Examples
  • The chronology of the ancient civilization was reconstructed from archaeological findings.
  • In her presentation, she outlined the chronology of major developments in the technology sector.
  • The book provides a detailed chronology of the events leading up to the revolution.
Meaning
Chronology refers to the sequence of events over time, often used to develop a timeline or to understand historical events in relation to each other.
Synonyms
  • timeline
  • sequence
  • order
  • history