chronology

/krəˈnɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The order in which events happen, or a list or record of events arranged by time.
    • The museum's exhibit follows the chronology of the artist's life.
    • We need to establish the chronology of the crime before we can solve it.
    • The book presents a clear chronology of the French Revolution.
  2. The science of measuring time and dating events.
    • Students in the class learned the basics of chronology and how calendars work.
    • Advances in chronology have allowed us to date historical events more accurately.
    • Chronology helps archaeologists determine when ancient civilizations existed.
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