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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She and other campaigners are calling for a timescale for a funded, government-backed compensation scheme for all women harmed by pelvic mesh including rectopexy mesh.

From BBC

At this incredibly small timescale, atoms inside molecules are constantly vibrating.

From Science Daily

"Seeing it happen on this timescale within a single molecular vibration is extraordinary," said Dr. Ghosh.

From Science Daily

The CQC told me it accepts that the timescale is not optimum, but says it has to balance speed and the importance of getting comprehensive findings right.

From BBC

The Scottish government has said on a number of occasions that the clinics will deliver one million additional appointments but did not initially put a timescale on this pledge.

From BBC

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