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No apparent, perceived, or claimed evidence in any field, including history and chronology, can be valid if it contradicts the Scriptural record.
Ken Ham

Meaning of "chronology" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHRONOLOGY

chronology  [krəˈnɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHRONOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chronology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHRONOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chronology

Chronology

Chronology is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time. Consider, for example, the use of a timeline or sequence of events. It is also "the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events". Chronology is part of periodization. It is also part of the discipline of history, including earth history, the earth sciences, and study of the geologic time scale.

Definition of chronology in the English dictionary

The first definition of chronology in the dictionary is the determination of the proper sequence of past events. Other definition of chronology is the arrangement of dates, events, etc, in order of occurrence. Chronology is also a table or list of events arranged in order of occurrence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHRONOLOGY


biotechnology
ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
criminology
ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
dendrochronology
ˌdɛndrəʊkrəˈnɒlədʒɪ
endocrinology
ˌɛndəʊkraɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
enology
iːˈnɒlədʒɪ
ethnology
ɛθˈnɒlədʒɪ
geochronology
ˌdʒiːəʊkrəˈnɒlədʒɪ
high-technology
ˌhaɪtekˈnɒlədʒɪ
immunology
ˌɪmjʊˈnɒlədʒɪ
nanotechnology
ˌnænəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
neuroendocrinology
ˌnjʊərəʊˌɛndəʊkrɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
oceanology
ˌəʊʃəˈnɒlədʒɪ
palynology
ˌpælɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
phenomenology
fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
phonology
fəˈnɒlədʒɪ
phrenology
frɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
rhinology
raɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ
terminology
ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ
volcanology
ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHRONOLOGY

chronographically
chronography
chronologer
chronologic
chronological
chronologically
chronologies
chronologise
chronologist
chronologize
chronometer
chronometric
chronometrical
chronometrically
chronometry
chronon
chronoscope
chronoscopic
chronoscopically
chronotherapy

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHRONOLOGY

anthology
anthropology
archaeology
astrology
biology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
physiology
psychology
radiology
sociology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of chronology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chronology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHRONOLOGY

Find out the translation of chronology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chronology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chronology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

年表
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cronología
570 millions of speakers

English

chronology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कालक्रम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التسلسل الزمني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хронология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cronologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কালনিরুপণ-বিদ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chronologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kronologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Chronologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

年表
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연대기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kronologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

niên đại học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலவரிசை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कालक्रम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kronoloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cronologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chronologia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Хронологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cronologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χρονολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chronologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kronologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kronologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chronology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHRONOLOGY»

The term «chronology» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.636 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHRONOLOGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chronology» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chronology» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chronology

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6 QUOTES WITH «CHRONOLOGY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chronology.
1
Barbara Amiel
There is sometimes a peculiar confusion in the West that equates progress to whatever is recent or whatever is new, and it is time we understood that progress has nothing to do with the chronology of an idea.
2
Ken Ham
No apparent, perceived, or claimed evidence in any field, including history and chronology, can be valid if it contradicts the Scriptural record.
3
Robin Marantz Henig
The human brain has evolved the capacity to impose a narrative, complete with chronology and cause-and-effect logic, on whatever it encounters, no matter how apparently random.
4
Hilary Mantel
'Wolf Hall' attempts to duplicate not the historian's chronology but the way memory works: in leaps, loops, flashes.
5
Simon Schama
I am strongly of the opinion that chronology is very important. The great arc of time is what children are wired for.
6
Julius Wellhausen
From the building of the temple of Solomon, which is also treated as a leading epoch in chronology, a new period in the history of worship is accordingly dated, - and to a certain extent with justice.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHRONOLOGY»

Discover the use of chronology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chronology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Chronology
Discusses the works of artists such as Stan Douglas, Doug Aitken, Philippe Parreno, Pierre Huyghe, Douglas Gordon, Tobias Rehberger, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Tacita Dean and others.
Daniel Birnbaum, 2005
2
The Chronology of American Literature: America's Literary ...
Ranging from the colonial era to the present day, this authoritative reference encompasses the full range of American literary developments as it spotlights major and popular works of fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry; biographical ...
Daniel S. Burt, 2004
3
A Global Chronology of Conflict: From the Ancient World to ...
With coverage that reaches beyond the battles, this work examines the political and diplomatic forces driving world conflicts, revolutions, forced changes of governments, international treaties, and acts of aggression and terrorism.
Spencer C. Tucker, 2009
4
The Chronology of the Kings of Israel and Judah
This pioneering study wrestles with the perpetual problem of chronology in the Books of Kings.
Gershon Galil, 1996
5
Chronology of the Old Testament
Features: Scriptural solutions to many biblical mathematical controversies Sir Robert Anderson's calculation error corrected The 483-year prophecy of Daniel 9:25 explained A scriptural formula which biblically synchronizes the kingdoms of ...
Dr. Floyd Nolen Jones, 2005
6
Relative Chronology in Early Greek Epic Poetry
Investigates the relative chronology of early Greek poetry through linguistic and literary analyses of the texts themselves.
Øivind Andersen, Dag T. T. Haug, 2012
7
Calendar and Chronology, Jewish and Christian: Biblical, ...
Please note that "Calendar and Chronology, Jewish and Christian"] was previously published by Brill in hardback (ISBN 90 04 10586 7), no longer available)
Roger T. Beckwith, 2001
8
Quaternary Glaciations - Extent and Chronology: A Closer Look
All references to the underlying basic publications are included. Where controversial interpretations are possible e.g. in Siberia or Tibet, this is pointed out.
Jurgen Ehlers, Jürgen Ehlers, Philip Leonard Gibbard, 2011
9
A Political Chronology of Africa
Provides an impartial record of the political events that have helped to shape social, cultural, geographical and economic history in the countries of Africa.
David Lea, Annamarie Rowe, 2001
10
A Chronology of Jane Austen and Her Family: 1700-2000
This is a key work of reference that every scholar and reader of Austen will find fascinating and indispensable.
Deirdre Le Faye, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHRONOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chronology is used in the context of the following news items.
1
All The New Stuff You Can Ask Siri to Do with Apple Music
Play Music by Chronology: If you're not sure of the name of an album, you can still get Siri to play it if you know when it came out. You can say ... «Lifehacker, Jul 15»
2
'First and 17': Film Review
While Washington Post reporter Horn's camera captures the chronology and excitement of Hand's recruiting process, the newspaper's venture ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
3
Prepping for Re-Entry with 'Astronauts In Trouble'
Going by story chronology, Image's new edition of Astronauts In Trouble begins with Space: 1959 #1, covering the origins of Channel Seven ... «ComicsAlliance, Jul 15»
4
Lidia Yuknavitch, Author Of 'The Small Backs of Children', Offers Her …
Her memoir The Chronology of Water was an explosive hit, and her new novel, The Small Backs of Children, out Tuesday, is a provocative and ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
5
'In Stereo' Is More Than Just Young Creatives in Love, in New York …
In Stereo mixes these themes and a choppy chronology within a '70s aesthetic. Initially, this is signaled by the opening title cards and neon ... «PopMatters, Jul 15»
6
'Frozen,' 'Wicked' star coming to AC, PNC
"Every song, every show, every character, project, it's a different part of the chronology and time of your life," she says. "It makes me reflect and it ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
7
Boulevard director on working with Robin Williams: 'I couldn't have …
What was the chronology? DITO MONTIEL: Yes, I was all excited to do a big blockbuster. Robin Williams! I was wondering, “Why are they ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
8
The True History of Cozumel
The history of Cozumel is an amazing chronology of extremely interesting characters and events that has no need of embellishment. The old ... «The Yucatan Times, Jul 15»
9
Amanda Palmer shows why artists need to get better at asking for help
... art in general, that makes me think it not entirely crazy to divide the chronology of the world into epochs of Before-Amanda-Palmer (BAP) and ... «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
10
M1 Chinese Theatre Festival: History comes full circle
Another production to look out for is Chronology On Death, which was green-lighted by the authorities here after half a year of uncertainty. «AsiaOne, Jul 15»

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