Time frame: meaning, definitions and examples

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time frame

 

[ ˈtaɪm freɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business management

A specified period during which an activity, process, or project is expected to take place or be completed. It helps in setting goals, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance.

Synonyms

deadline, schedule, timeline

Examples of usage

  • The project has a tight time frame, so we need to work efficiently.
  • Let's discuss the time frame for the marketing campaign at the meeting tomorrow.
  • We need to adjust the time frame for the product launch to meet the deadline.
Context #2 | Noun

photography

The visible borders that define the area captured by a camera lens. It determines what will be included in the final photograph.

Synonyms

composition, framing, viewfinder

Examples of usage

  • Adjusting the time frame can change the composition of the photograph.
  • The photographer carefully chose the time frame to capture the essence of the scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "time frame" in other languages:

🇵🇹 período de tempo

🇮🇳 समय सीमा

🇩🇪 Zeitrahmen

🇮🇩 kerangka waktu

🇺🇦 часові рамки

🇵🇱 ramy czasowe

🇯🇵 時間枠

🇫🇷 période de temps

🇪🇸 marco de tiempo

🇹🇷 zaman dilimi

🇰🇷 시간 프레임

🇸🇦 إطار زمني

🇨🇿 časový rámec

🇸🇰 časový rámec

🇨🇳 时间框架

🇸🇮 časovni okvir

🇮🇸 tímarammi

🇰🇿 уақыт шеңбері

🇬🇪 დროის ჩარჩო

🇦🇿 vaxt çərçivəsi

🇲🇽 marco de tiempo

Word origin

The term 'time frame' originated in the 19th century in the context of business management to refer to a specific period within which an activity or project is expected to be completed. Over time, it has also been adopted in other fields like photography to define the visible borders of an image captured by a camera lens. The versatility of 'time frame' makes it a widely used term in various industries and disciplines.