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

“Modelo, we believe, still has a lot of runway and will be very appropriate in the time frame of the World Cup,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

The time frame for Reaves’ return is more like four-to-six weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak on the matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Some current and former spaceflight officials are skeptical that the Starship lander will be ready for that operation, given the amount of development work ahead and the relatively tight time frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And that time frame was for weapons of immense size and doubtful transportability by aircraft or missile.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik