time frame

American  

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.

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time frame British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of time frame

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Those declines feel ugly, in part because they’ve occurred over a short time frame of about five weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Meta declined to give a time frame for the release but said it would be “good” and further releases this year would “push the frontier” in an emailed statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

This can be accomplished with things like new investments in equipment, which play out over a longer time frame compared to rationing.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“Applying for and opening new credit accounts will tend to lower your credit scores, so avoiding multiple applications over a short time frame can prevent a cumulative negative effect,” says Experian.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

And within that time frame, there are just twenty-four to thirty-six hours in which she’s able to conceive.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh