timeline reconstruction
[/ˈtaɪmlaɪn ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: timeline reconstructions
reconstrução da linha do tempo
1. The process of establishing the chronological sequence of events that occurred during a specific period or incident
The detective's timeline reconstruction revealed that the suspect had an alibi for the crime.
A reconstrução da linha do tempo do detetive revelou que o suspeito tinha um álibi para o crime.
2. In forensic investigation, the systematic arrangement of evidence and witness accounts to determine when events happened
Timeline reconstruction is critical in cold case investigations.
A reconstrução da linha do tempo é crítica em investigações de casos antigos.
3. The process of organizing historical events in their proper sequence
The historian used documents and artifacts for timeline reconstruction of the ancient civilization.
O historiador usou documentos e artefatos para a reconstrução da linha do tempo da civilização antiga.
This term is widely used in Brazilian law enforcement, forensic science, and academic circles. It has become increasingly common in media coverage of criminal investigations. In the USA, it's standard terminology in forensic science, journalism, and historical research. The concept emphasizes the importance of understanding temporal sequences in solving crimes or understanding historical events.
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