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chronological record

chronological record

1 5.0
A list that shows events in the order they happened, often with dates
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈrɛkərd/
translation icon : registro cronológico
  • According to the chronological record, the project started in January and was completed by December.

Examples

  • This is a chronological record of your work.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The historical society maintains a chronological record of events in the town's history.

  • Teachers often keep a chronological record of students' achievements throughout the year.

Synonyms

record
vschronological record
2.5

A paper or file that gives information about past events

is specifically ordered by time occurrence rather than a general evidence collection
history
vschronological record
899 1.0

An account of past events about a person or place

is a written event list ordered by occurrence rather than a broad interpretive story
log
vschronological record
429 3.1

A written record of events or actions kept over time

is a written account ordered by occurrence but not necessarily official or systematic
timeline
vschronological record
206 3.7

A line showing events in the order they happened

is a written account arranged in order rather than a visual or conceptual display
journal
vschronological record
27 3.6

A book for writing money transactions in time order

is a written account arranged by occurrence without implying regular dated entries
chronology
vschronological record
26 5.3

The order of events as they happened or a record showing that order

is the written account arranged in order rather than an abstract sequence
historical record
vschronological record
18 3.3

A written document that gives reliable information about past events

is ordered by occurrence with focus on sequence rather than authenticity alone
written record
vschronological record
5 3.4

A document that keeps proof of facts or events

is arranged in the exact order events happened rather than just preserving evidence
annals
vschronological record
4 7.8

Records or journals that list events year by year

is a general written account ordered by occurrence and not necessarily official
historical account
vschronological record
3 3.5

A written or spoken record of past events

is arranged strictly by occurrence rather than being mainly a descriptive narrative
written account
vschronological record
1 3.2

A paper that describes events so people can read about them later

is specifically ordered by occurrence often emphasizing chronological sequence

How Chronological

chronological record
1 5.0
diary
479 1.0
unordered
1 4.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

chronological + record

The meaning 'a written account of events arranged in the order in which they occurred' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'chronological' (ordered by time) with 'record' (a written account). This compositional pattern is straightforward and parallels equivalent constructions in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Chronological record: The phrase comes from parts that mean chronological ('time') and record ('written note'). Picture a notebook where events are written one after another as they happen, so the phrase means a written list of events arranged 'in the order they happened'.