Chronology Meaning in English
word
kɹəˈnɑɫədʒi
kruh-NAH-luh-jee
kɹənˈɒlədʒi
kruhn-OL-uh-jee
Definition
The arrangement of events in the order they happened in time; also, the study of when events happened.
Usage & Nuances
A formal, academic term, often used in history, science, or literature. Common collocations: 'historical chronology', 'chronology of events', 'establish the chronology'. Not to be confused with 'timeline' (more visual or informal).
Spanish: cronologíaPortuguese (BR): cronologiaPortuguese (PT): cronologiaChinese (Simplified): 年代学 - 年表Chinese (Traditional): 編年學 - 年表Hindi: कालक्रमArabic: التسلسل الزمنيBengali: কালানুক্রম - ঘটনাপুঞ্জের সময়ক্রমRussian: хронологияJapanese: 年代順 - 年代記 (学術用語)Vietnamese: niên đại - trình tự thời gianKorean: 연대기 - 사건 순서Turkish: kronolojiUrdu: تاریخی ترتیب - زمانی سلسلہIndonesian: kronologi
Example Sentences
The chronology of the war was explained in the textbook.
basic
Can you list the chronology of events?
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Understanding the chronology helps us learn history better.
basic
The detective pieced together the chronology of the crime.
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I’m trying to make sense of the movie’s confusing chronology.
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Her book carefully traces the chronology of scientific discoveries.
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