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

The analysis showed that CAA substantially increased the likelihood of developing dementia within the five-year time frame, with a stronger effect than stroke by itself.

From Science Daily

Her appeal maintains that the CAS had refused to allow video evidence she feels would show that Landi’s inquiry was filed within the required time frame.

From Los Angeles Times

Tighter sanctions and enforcement could shorten that time frame.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silver, of course, has outperformed gold over the same time frame, thanks in part to both its link to the currency-debasement trade and its role in the buildout of artificial intelligence technologies.

From Barron's

About one in four retirees experienced an increase of roughly 17% to 20% in annual spending over a two-year period, while a similar share experienced a comparable decline over the same time frame, he found.

From MarketWatch