timeline

/ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/

sequence of events in chronological order

The documentary presented a timeline of major historical events.

It showed events in the order they happened over time.

general

a chronological sequence of events or dates

The project manager created a timeline to track milestones.

They made a schedule showing key dates for the project.

Social media platforms display posts in a reverse chronological timeline.

Newer posts appear first in the sequence.

Can refer to historical events, project schedules, or digital content.

Collocations

timeline of eventssequence of events in ordertimeline posta post on social media showing past events

a social media post showing past events

In digital contexts, a timeline often shows content in reverse chronological order.

A timeline always presents events in the order they occurred.

From 'time' + 'line', first recorded in the early 19th century.

Often used in history, project management, and digital media contexts.

time

duration or point in time

root

line

a sequence or progression

root

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