timeline
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Also seen as: timelines · timelining · timelined
Sense 1
A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The feed of a social media service, especially when ordered chronologically.
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To analyse a sequence of events or activities.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To display such a sequence graphically.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “timeline” mean?
A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future).
Is “timeline” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.