Word
chronology
Phoneticschronol·o·gy
US/kɹəˈnɑɫədʒi/
UK/kɹənˈɒlədʒi/
Definitions
01the order of events
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the order in which a series of events happened.
n. the sequential order in which past events occurred. Uncountable in this general sense.
“The detective tried to reconstruct the chronology of the crime to see who was where at 9:00 PM.”
“The historian spent years verifying the chronology of the dynasty, ensuring that every recorded battle was placed in its correct temporal context.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the'.
Synonyms
02a list or timeline
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. a list or record of events starting with the earliest and ending with the latest.
n. a specific arrangement or account of events in the order of their occurrence. Countable in this sense.
“The book includes a detailed chronology of the author's life at the back.”
“The report provides a clear chronology of the negotiations, documenting every proposal and counter-offer made by both parties over the six-month period.”
03the science of time
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Academic · Technical
n. the science of measuring time and dating historical events.
n. the science of determining the proper sequence and dates of events. Technical and academic register.
“Advances in carbon dating have greatly improved the accuracy of archaeology and chronology.”
“The professor specialized in Egyptian chronology, using astronomical data to align ancient calendars with modern dating systems.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Although APT paintings are widespread, most occur on cave and rockshelter walls and are difficult to date, leaving their chronology poorly understood.” “The team was able to date the chronology of the migration waves more precisely than ever before.” “The scientists established precise ages for these trees and, from that, a master chronology, or a record that can link widespread climate events to exact calendar dates.” Etymology
From chrono- (“relating to time”) + -logy (“study of, account of”), after New Latin chronologia from Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos, “time”) + λόγος (lógos, “reason, explanation”). Literally "time reason" in Modern Greek.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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