chronicle
/ˈkɑːn.ə.kəl/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A detailed record of events, in order of time.
- The journalist chronicles daily city life.
- The book chronicles the revolution.
verb
To record events in order of time as they happen.
- She chronicles her travels on a blog.
- They chronicle the changes in the city.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors: ‘chronicle’ stresses a factual, year-by-year record, unlike ‘history’ (often broader analysis) or ‘story’ (more engaging). It suits formal reports, whereas ‘log’ is briefer and ‘diary’ is personal. Choose ‘chronicle’ when emphasizing detailed, sequential documentation.
In other languages
- Spanish
- crónica
- Japanese
- 年代記
- Korean
- 연대기
- Vietnamese
- lịch sử chi tiết
- Chinese
- 年代纪；记录
Etymology
From Latin chronica, from Greek chronika, ‘things about time’.
Common phrases
chronicle the eventsa detailed chroniclechronicle the warhistorical chronicle
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is ‘chronicle’ formal or informal?
- Is ‘chronicle’ formal or informal?
- What's the difference between ‘chronicle’ and ‘history’?
- How is ‘chronicle’ different from ‘history’?
- How do I use ‘chronicle’ in a sentence?
- Can I use ‘chronicle’ for a personal diary?
- Is ‘chronicle’ a common word?
- It is common in journalism and academic writing.