chronological order
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for chronological order, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An arrangement of events, items or records by time, starting with the earliest and moving forward to the most recent.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
time order
sequential order
date order
Antonyms
reverse chronological order
random order
How to use chronological order
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in chronological order
strict chronological order
reverse chronological order
arrange in chronological order
Neutral; common in education, admin and publishing.
Etymology
From Greek khronos 'time' and logos 'account, study', via chronology.
Full origin of chronological order →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between chronological and reverse chronological order?
Chronological order runs oldest to newest. Reverse chronological order runs newest to oldest. CVs, blogs and bank statements normally use reverse chronological order so the most recent and relevant material appears first.
Should a CV be in chronological order?
Almost always reverse chronological — current or most recent role at the top. Employers scan for what you are doing now, so burying it under a first Saturday job costs you attention.
Is chronological order the same as sequential order?
Not quite. Chronological order is specifically ordered by time. Sequential order means following any defined sequence, which might be steps in a process, alphabetical position or numbered parts — time is only one possibility.
