Time slot: meaning, definitions and examples

A specific, fixed period in a schedule, often used for appointments or events.

• Your doctor's appointment is in the 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM time slot.
• We've booked the 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM time slot for the conference room.

A general span of time during which something is expected to happen, often with some flexibility.

• The project needs to be completed within this time frame.
• We are looking at a two-week time frame for the delivery.

A continuous duration of time which can be fixed or specified, often used in historical or descriptive contexts.

• The Renaissance was a fascinating time period in European history.
• This medication should be taken for a period of 10 days.

The duration or amount of time between two specific events or points in time.

• There should be a 10-minute time interval between each test session.
• Measure the time interval between the two heartbeats.