Timeline
Timeline
A Timeline (pronounced: /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/) is a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events, also referred to as a chronology. It can also mean a schedule of activities, like a timetable.
Etymology
The term 'Timeline' originates from the words 'time' and 'line', where 'time' is derived from the Old English 'tīma' and 'line' from the Latin 'linea'.
Definition
A timeline is a way of displaying a list of events in chronological order, sometimes described as a project artifact. It is typically a graphic design showing a long bar labelled with dates paralleling it, and usually contemporaneous events.
Usage
Timelines are often used in education to help students and researchers understand the chronological order of events in a subject's history. They are also used in project management to help team members understand the sequence of tasks and their respective deadlines.
Related Terms
- Chronology: The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time.
- Project Management: The practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria at the specified time.
- History: The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
See Also
- Gantt Chart: A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule.
- Historiography: The study of the methods of historians in developing history as an academic discipline.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Timeline
- Wikipedia's article - Timeline
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