Meaning of the word chronicle in English

What does chronicle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chronicle

US /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

UK /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence

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The book is a detailed chronicle of the events leading up to the war.

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The local newspaper publishes a weekly chronicle of community news.

Synonym:

record history account archive annals

record (a sequence of events) in a factual and detailed way

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The documentary seeks to chronicle the rise and fall of the empire.

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Her latest novel chronicles the lives of three generations of women.

Synonym:

record document report narrate recount

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