Definition of "timeline" []

• A schedule of activities or events; a timetable. (noun)
• A chronology. (noun)
• A representation or exhibit of key events within a particular historical period, often consisting of illustrative visual material accompanied by written commentary, arranged chronologically. (noun)

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• "Facebook in legal fight over use of term 'timeline,' Business Insider reports Facebook is in legal proceedings with Timelines.com over the social network's use of the term "timeline" in its new features, reported Business Insider."
• "He lied when he denied he ever made comments about his lack on knowledge on the economy or that he ever used the term timeline with regard to removal of troops from Iraq."
• "I worked on my Mac and PC, dragging video clips down into what Adobe calls a Sceneline (a timeline is also viewable), which shows still clips of each video and lets you drag effects on to those clips to put them into action."