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

Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins has said she acknowledges there is work to be done to ensure the time frame is met.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Those declines feel ugly, in part because they’ve occurred over a short time frame of about five weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The funds’ daily time frame is key, since over longer periods the funds’ performance tends to deviate dramatically from the index or stocks they target.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Applying for and opening new credit accounts will tend to lower your credit scores, so avoiding multiple applications over a short time frame can prevent a cumulative negative effect,” says Experian.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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