time frame

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.

time frame

noun

1. the period of time within which certain events are scheduled to occur

Word History and Origins

Origin of time frame¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

“To that end,” he wrote in a letter to the LAPD, “we cannot certify any of the data during that time frame.”

From Los Angeles Times

But over the same time frame water companies have invested £236bn, according to Water UK, which represents the sector.

From BBC

The US presidential election happens within that time frame.

From BBC

Gascón has repeatedly noted that jurisdictions with more traditional prosecutors, such as Orange and Sacramento counties, saw larger violent crime spikes in the same time frame.

From Los Angeles Times

"I was very frustrated when I talked to you, extremely frustrated because I think of the time frame. He was on that roof for minutes, crawling, and we were pointing and yelling."

From BBC