Timeline (noun)

A representation of events in chronological order along a line or a graphic design.

Origin:

Derived from the words 'time' and 'line' meaning 'a line of time'.

Examples:

1. She created a timeline of her ancestors to trace her family history.
2. The history book had a detailed timeline of events from the early civilization to the present day.
3. The project manager presented a timeline for the completion of the project to the team.
4. The timeline showed a clear pattern of increasing sales during the holiday season.
5. He used a timeline to visualize the life cycle of a butterfly from egg to adult.