time frame

American  

noun

1. a period of time during which something has taken or will take place.

   We're talking about a time frame of five minutes for the president's visit.

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time frame British  

noun

1. the period of time within which certain events are scheduled to occur

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Etymology

Origin of time frame

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

But where emissions are calculated at source and over a smaller time frame, critics say a more granular approach is called for.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the authors, this new study stands out because it reviewed every traumatic injury and death recorded statewide and covered a longer time frame than previous work.

From Science Daily

But these lifestyle factors are not enough to "account for the massive change that we have seen in a relatively short time frame," Coleman said.

From Barron's

Some industry analysts and locals, though, say the plans sound unrealistic and the time frame is overly ambitious—at least for now.

From The Wall Street Journal

Across all time frames studied, sports delivered the greatest reduction in the probability of developing major depression.

From Science Daily