Meaning & use
chronologically
Arranged or discussed in the order that events actually occurred over time.
See it in a sentence
The documentary presents the scandal chronologically, starting with the very first complaint.
Please list your work experience chronologically, beginning with your most recent job.
A note on using this word
Chronologically specifically means time order, as opposed to "alphabetically" or "by importance," and is common in résumés.
Words with a similar meaning
sequentially
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