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

Meta declined to give a time frame for the release but said it would be “good” and further releases this year would “push the frontier” in an emailed statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's

For those with a shorter time frame, electric utility AES might be worth a look.

From Barron's

This can be accomplished with things like new investments in equipment, which play out over a longer time frame compared to rationing.

From Salon

“We want to own the stock over this pivotal time frame.”

From Barron's

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