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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