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History & Social Studies · Grades 1–2

Timeline

noun

A line showing events in the order in which they happened.

Example Sentences

"We made a timeline showing the important events of the Civil War."

"The teacher's timeline showed when famous explorers made their voyages."

Synonyms & Related Terms

chronologyschedule

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Study Tips

To remember timeline, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.