Meaning of the word chronology in English

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chronology

US /krəˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /krəˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
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Noun

1.

the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence

Example:
The book presents a detailed chronology of the Roman Empire.
We need to establish the exact chronology of events leading up to the incident.
2.

the study of historical records to establish the dates of past events

Example:
Archaeologists use chronology to date ancient artifacts.
His research focuses on the chronology of early Mesopotamian civilizations.
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