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

Some industry analysts and locals, though, say the plans sound unrealistic and the time frame is overly ambitious—at least for now.

From The Wall Street Journal

Across all time frames studied, sports delivered the greatest reduction in the probability of developing major depression.

From Science Daily

That, in turn, brings prices higher, which can lead to large gains in a short time frame.

From Barron's

That’s been the time frame under state law for quite some time.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Livingston’s extended time frame has implications for his coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal