timescale

British

/ ˈtaɪmˌskeɪl /

noun

the span of time within which certain events occur or are scheduled to occur considered in relation to any broader period of time

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"It's a timescale that's hard to wrap your head around."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

His war with Iran unintentionally set off a scramble for renewable energy sources, which promise to be cheaper in the long run and available on a faster timescale than many initially anticipated.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Asked about the latest timescale, First Minister John Swinney said he would be "very happy" to visit the area.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Elon Musk’s rosy predictions for robotics could also come on a longer timescale than currently anticipated, they write, noting that earlier ambitious longer-term projections for vehicle sales and robotaxis have not been met.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

“We’d had two months of warning, but nothing on a socially useful timescale, where you can react and do enough. Months are too long, and seconds are too short,” said Malone.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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