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

See Examples For:

time frame

No time frame for the select committee hearing has been set yet, but once all the evidence has been examined, it's expected that the committee may produce a short report containing recommendations to the BBC.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Most venture-capital funds are 10-year limited partnerships, so investors expect their money back, plus profits, in that time frame, though extensions can be granted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Over a long time frame this encouraged the carry trade, a strategy whereby short positions in the perennially weak, low-yielding yen are used to fund long positions in higher-yielding or riskier assets in other currencies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

The short time frame would allow for little public debate of a bill filed this week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

And within that time frame, there are just twenty-four to thirty-six hours in which she’s able to conceive.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh