timespan

[ tahym-span ]

noun

1. a span spin of time; times; time frame.

Word History and Origins

Origin of timespan¹

First recorded in 1930–35; time + span ¹

Example Sentences

"In the short timespan, sometimes this kind of behavior, if it's directly related to food or some survival value, it may very well fade away fairly quickly. We'll see whether that happens or not."

From Salon

Instead of a traditional cradle-to-grave biopic, this film would be devoted to a single, two-year timespan.

From BBC

Redirecting money from the Fort Lawton plan could house more people in a shorter timespan.

From Seattle Times

Strom further elaborated that the most growth for a galaxy occurs during this period, making the case for why it’s an important timespan to study.

From Salon

In a 2021 report on the Joplin derailment, it attributed 592 U.S. derailments over a decade-long timespan to “track geometry,” which includes the distance between the rails and their horizontal and vertical alignment.

From Seattle Times