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timescale

British  
/ ˈtaɪmˌskeɪl /

noun

  1. 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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The ban would not be ready for the next election in May and would not come into force until the 2030 election at the earliest - although there is no timescale and one minister has suggested that even that date may not be achievable.

From BBC

"In just ten years, recurring patterns and regularity have developed in the drainage, with massive and abrupt changes in meltwater inflow on a timescale of hours to days," said Humbert.

From Science Daily

Ratcliffe said the club planned to have the "world's greatest football stadium", with hopes it could be finished within five years, though there is major uncertainty over the timescale.

From Barron's

"We're going to be really aware of the situation and the timescale of certain players," Arteta said.

From BBC

Here, Hanson preached a beauty based on the timescale of natural succession.

From Los Angeles Times