periodisation
Noun
Meaning
periodisation (plural periodisations)
Alternative form of periodization
Examples
Those changes determined the periodisation of national cinema into a succession of distinct eras and movements. citation 1895–1918 German Empire The history of cinema in Germany can be traced back to the years shortly after the medium's birth.
It can be divided in various sub-periods, depending on the chosen periodisation.
This periodisation has been influential, but has also been criticised for the misconceptions it gave rise to.