Timeframe: meaning, definitions and examples

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timeframe

 

[ ˈtaɪmfreɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

A period during which a particular activity or process takes place or is expected to take place. It is often used in the context of project management, marketing campaigns, and financial analysis.

Synonyms

duration, time frame, timeline

Examples of usage

  • The marketing team set a timeframe of three months for the new product launch.
  • We need to work within the timeframe outlined in the project plan.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A period of time in which something happens. It can refer to a specific date range or duration.

Synonyms

duration, period, time frame

Examples of usage

  • The timeframe for completing the renovation project is six months.
  • I am not sure about the exact timeframe for the event yet.

Translations

Translations of the word "timeframe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prazo

🇮🇳 समय सीमा

🇩🇪 Zeitrahmen

🇮🇩 kerangka waktu

🇺🇦 термін

🇵🇱 ramy czasowe

🇯🇵 期間

🇫🇷 délai

🇪🇸 plazo

🇹🇷 zaman dilimi

🇰🇷 시간 범위

🇸🇦 إطار زمني

🇨🇿 časový rámec

🇸🇰 časový rámec

🇨🇳 时间框架

🇸🇮 časovni okvir

🇮🇸 tímabil

🇰🇿 уақыт аралығы

🇬🇪 დროითი ჩარჩო

🇦🇿 vaxt çərçivəsi

🇲🇽 plazo

Etymology

The word 'timeframe' is a compound word formed from 'time' and 'frame'. The concept of defining a specific period for activities or events has been present in various languages and cultures throughout history. The use of 'timeframe' in modern English dates back to the mid-20th century, coinciding with the rise of project management and business planning practices.

See also: overtime, sometimes, time, timekeeper, timeless, timeline, timeliness, timely, timepiece, timer, times, timetable, timetabling, timeworn, timing, untimely.