English Explanatory Dictionary

timeline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future).
  2. The feed of a social media service, especially when ordered chronologically.
  3. A schedule of activities; a timetable.
  4. An individual universe or reality, especially a parallel/alternate one in which events differ from actual history, or differ from the established canon of a fictional world.
verb
  1. To analyse a sequence of events or activities.
  2. To display such a sequence graphically.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ en-us-timeline.ogg

Word forms

timeline timelines time line time-line timelining timelined

Etymology

From time + line.

Synonyms

chronology schedule timetable timestream time track hypothetical

Antonyms

timepoint

Related words

timeliness

Derived words

alternate timeline alternative timeline darkest timeline timeline therapy worst timeline
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