Synonyms

time frame

American

noun

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.

time frame British

noun

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

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First Light isn't set in a specific time frame, but the script references "His Majesty's Secret Service", placing it during King Charles' reign.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

They add: "Assessing long-term efficacy is critical since those who work night shifts for many years would need to consistently consume melatonin supplements over that time frame to maximize the potential cancer prevention benefits."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The spokesman for Iran’s negotiating team, Esmail Baghaei, earlier on Saturday said the 30- to 60-day time frame was reasonable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

That does not give you an exact time frame — the optimal one is sometime between now and when you die.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He didn’t think the man was lying about the time frame.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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