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CIDE DICTIONARY
chronology, n. [Gr. ; time + discourse: cf. F. chronologie.].
The science which treats of measuring time by regular divisions or periods, and which assigns to events or transactions their proper dates. [1913 Webster]
"If history without chronology is dark and confused, chronology without history is dry and insipid." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chronology, n. (pl. -ies)
1 the study of historical records to establish the dates of past events.
2 a the arrangement of events, dates, etc. in the order of their occurrence. b a table or document displaying this.
1 the study of historical records to establish the dates of past events.
2 a the arrangement of events, dates, etc. in the order of their occurrence. b a table or document displaying this.
Derivative
chronologist n. chronologize v.tr. (also -ise).
Etymology
mod.L chronologia (as CHRONO-, -LOGY)
THESAURUS
chronology
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