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Timeline vs Deadline - What's the difference?

timeline | deadline |

As nouns the difference between timeline and deadline

is that timeline is a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology while deadline is a date on or before which something must be completed.

As verbs the difference between timeline and deadline

is that timeline is to analyse a sequence of events or activities while deadline is to render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.

timeline

English

Alternative forms

* time line * time-line

Noun

(en noun)
  • a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology
  • a schedule of activities; a timetable
  • Synonyms

    * (graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events ): chronology * (schedule of activities ): schedule, timetable

    Derived terms

    * timeline therapy

    Verb

    (timelin)
  • To analyse a sequence of events or activities.
  • To display such a sequence graphically.
  • Anagrams

    * *

    deadline

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A date on or before which something must be completed.
  • I must make this deadline or my boss will ''kill'' me!
  • (archaic) A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.
  • (archaic) A line that does not move. (rfex)
  • (archaic) A boundary around a prison, prisoners crossing which would be shot.
  • Verb

    (deadlin)
  • (military) To render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.
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