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Is it possible to use timeline/time line in British and American English interchangeably? There are some dictionaries that don't explain their usage, and the Cambridge and Oxford online dictionaries don't even mention time line.
Although I have found them both on www.thefreedictionary.com, www.dictionary.com, www.merriam-webster.com, and www.wordreference.com, the only one that makes the distinction between the American and British English versions is the following:
To be honest, I'm confused after reading the following article because its author clearly indicates that "timeline" is always one word:
In addition, if you click on this link, you will see that Wordreference also uses a hyphen to join "time" and "line"= time-line:
Is it possible to use timeline/time line in British and American English interchangeably? There are some dictionaries that don't explain their usage, and the Cambridge and Oxford online dictionaries don't even mention time line.
Although I have found them both on www.thefreedictionary.com, www.dictionary.com, www.merriam-webster.com, and www.wordreference.com, the only one that makes the distinction between the American and British English versions is the following:
Timeline definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Timeline definition: A timeline is a visual representation of a sequence of events, especially historical... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
www.collinsdictionary.com
To be honest, I'm confused after reading the following article because its author clearly indicates that "timeline" is always one word:
Timeline or Time line? (Helpful Examples)
Before referring to a “timeline,” in any case, you need to make sure you know whether it’s one or two words. It might seem plausible to write as two words, but this article will help you understand all the rules that surround it. Timeline vs. Time line “Timeline” is always one word. There are no...
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In addition, if you click on this link, you will see that Wordreference also uses a hyphen to join "time" and "line"= time-line:
time-line - English-Spanish Dictionary - WordReference.com
time-line - Translation to Spanish, pronunciation, and forum discussions
www.wordreference.com