B2
deadline vs timeline
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deadlinenoun/ˈded.laɪn/ | Meaning a fixed time or day by which something must be finished | Goes with meet a deadline | Example The deadline for the project is Friday at five, so nobody can take leave. |
| timelinenoun/ˈtaɪm.laɪn/ | Meaning a plan showing when each part of a project will happen, or a list of events in order | Goes with project timeline | Example Delays at the supplier forced us to extend the project timeline by two weeks. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
If you cannot meet a , tell your manager early.