Chronology (noun)

The science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time.

Origin:

The word 'chronology' comes from the greek words 'chronos' meaning 'time' and 'logia' meaning 'the study of', and was first used in the late 17th century.

Examples:

1. The chronology of ancient civilizations is still a subject of much research and debate.
2. The book includes a detailed chronology of the events leading up to the war.
3. The new chronology of the dinosaur era has completely revised our understanding of their extinction.
4. The archaeologist spent years developing a chronology of the site.
5. The chronology of the universe is estimated to be over 13 billion years.