0 a line that shows the time and the order in which events have happened
1 a plan or idea of how much time something will or should take:
Despite the short timeline, supporters gathered enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot.
2 a plan or a line that shows the dates when the different stages of an activity or process should be completed:
The plan includes a timeline mapping when each step is to be accomplished.
There is no timeline in place for the state to offer tax breaks to the automaker to keep jobs in Ohio.
a timeline of events/actions/objectives
a timeline for sth Due to a shortage of funding, no timeline has been given for construction.
a timeline for doing sth Neither side seems ready to discuss a timeline for resuming talks on a possible five-year contract.
set/provide/establish a timeline (for sth) Yesterday, for the first time, the governor established a timeline for addressing the budget deficit.
Figure 1 shows the consultation timelines for the 20 most frequent attenders who were continuously registered.
Additionally, it will most likely state timelines and division of competencies within the group of persons involved.
In addition to this, governments should make public timelines and action plans on how best to monitor and ensure this kind of implementation.
We urged a new commitment to the two-state goal and a targeted process that could achieve it - with tight timelines, measurable requirements and milestones for action.
The timelines are very simple.
Until a decision to deploy troops is taken, and the precise timelines have been agreed, we cannot judge in detail what winter clothing will be required.
The program included timelines, planning for a ground station, budget estimates, and personnel requirements.
Figure 7 shows an area of the timeline selected for looping.
