CEFR B1

chronicle

noun, verb

Meaning

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

Examples

The ancient manuscript is a valuable chronicle of medieval England.
He kept a daily chronicle of his thoughts and experiences.

Synonyms: record, history, annals, narrative

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chronicle (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɒnɪkl/

Definition

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

Examples

The ancient manuscript is a valuable chronicle of medieval England.
He kept a daily chronicle of his thoughts and experiences.
The news report served as a brief chronicle of the week's events.

How to Use chronicle

chronicle of (prepositional phrase): A record of specific events or a period. — "The museum displayed a chronicle of the city's industrial past."
chronicle events (collocation): To record events as they happen. — "The journalist was tasked to chronicle the political events unfolding."

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