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

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

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Entry level pay for nurses has gone up by 2.83% each year on average from 2015-2025, while London rent has risen 3.53% in the same time frame every year, according to RCN analysis.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

It is one of the great opportunities for ordinary investors that the longer the time frame, the easier it is to predict investment outcomes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

And within that time frame, there are just twenty-four to thirty-six hours in which she’s able to conceive.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh