What is category of relative time and absolute time

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I have an App that shows a timeline. events in this timeline can be relative to each other or absolute from certain starting point.

I want to give this categorizing a name.

If i were to have an option where you could choose between relative and absolute timing, what should be the name of this option?

I came up with "Timing policy", but it feels weird.

Is there better word (not a sentence, prefably single word) to best describe this category?

Eg.

Timing policy = Relative

This means events in this timeline are relative to each other.

Maybe im over thinking. What about "Is Relative"? So if this property is false that means absolute.

Timing preference is an improvement on timing policy, but I don't think you'll get a single word that gives enough context if the options are just Relative and Absolute. — JonLarby, Commented Feb 20, 2018 at 13:10

Davo · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-20 13:24:07Z

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I suggest that people would understand your use of chronology as a label for the type of measurement (relative or absolute). From MW:

chronology

the science that deals with measuring time by regular divisions and that assigns to events their proper dates

So you can give the option as Chronology: Relative or Absolute.

answered Feb 20, 2018 at 13:24

Davo

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that's exactly what I was looking for. thanks a lot!
– M.kazem Akhgary
Commented Feb 20, 2018 at 13:33

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