noun

timeline

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noun

A visual representation of events set out in the order they happened or will happen.

"The museum display included a timeline of the war."

A schedule of planned activities and deadlines.

"The project timeline was tight but achievable."

The scrolling feed of posts on a social media account.

"Her timeline was full of holiday photos."

How to Use Timeline

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA chronological sequence of events, a project schedule, or a social media feed.

Common pairings

project timeline tight timeline scroll the timeline

timelined past tense, timelines plural, timelines singular

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Can you complete this real example?

The museum display included a _____ of the war.

A straightforward compound of time + line.

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