I took the most important events from the chronology of information science and wrote a few words about each one.
Source: tatoeba (5257449)
Chronology
/kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
Synonyms for "chronology" (133 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
accountadventureadventuresalmanacannalsautobiographybiographical sketchbiographycalendarcase historycheck sheetchroniclechroniclesclioclock cardconfessionscontinuity
Adjective(5 words)
american revolution timelineancient civilization timelineancient civilization timelineschronological sequencecomprehensive written history
Verb(1 words)
create timeline
Strong matches (40)
curriculum vitaedate slipdatebookdaybookdiarydurationdureeexperiencesfortunefortuneshagiographyhagiologyhistoriographyhistoryjournallastingnesslegendlifelife and letterslife story
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Noun(11 words)
datingdating methodsdescribe eventsdocument datingera timelineevent chronologyevent sequencehistorical datinghistorical developmenthistory galleryindus valley chronology
Adjective(5 words)
german geschichtehistoric developmenthistorical process timelinehistorical sequencehistorical timeline
Related words (66)
Adjective(4 words)
modern history timelineroman empire timelinespanish history timelinetemporal relation
Adverb(1 words)
most historical sequence
Noun(19 words)
old kingdom periodizationorderorder chronologicallyorder of eventsperiodizationriver valley civilizationsrome chronologysequencesequence eventssequence of eventssequencessequencingspanish ordensuccession dynamicstimelinetimeline accounttimeline creationtimeline of eventstimelines
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: account, adventure, adventures, almanac, american revolution timeline.
- Sentence evidence is available for chronology, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "chronology".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "chronology"
Keep "chronology" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "chronology" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "chronology", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "chronology" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesartsdisciplinefield of studyhumanistic disciplinehumanitiesliberal artsreference tooltemporal relationvisual aidwritten accountwritten record
More specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entrieschronological orderchronology of eventsevent sequencehistorical chronologytime sequencetimeline chart
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I here aver that his chronology is correct.
Source: tatoeba (10649868)
It is evident from what has been said, that before 500 A.D. literary chronology, even in the Sanskrit period, is almost entirely relative, priority or posteriority being determined by such criteria as development of style or thought, the mention of earlier authors by name, stray political references as to the Greeks or to some well-known dynasty, and allusions to astronomical facts which cannot have been known before a certain epoch.
Source: tatoeba (10883575)
The film's chronology is not entirely obvious, but can be worked out by the clothes the characters are wearing in the scenes.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "chronology"?
Closest matches include account, adventure, adventures, almanac, american revolution timeline.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "chronology"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.