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
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Pro Tip
Digital vs. Historical Use
In digital contexts, a timeline often shows content in reverse chronological order.
Gold Rule
Chronological Order
A timeline always presents events in the order they occurred.
Word Origin
From 'time' + 'line', first recorded in the early 19th century.
Usage Notes
Often used in history, project management, and digital media contexts.
Word Breakdown
time
duration or point in time
rootline
a sequence or progression
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