timescale

noun

time·​scale ˈtīm-ˌskāl How to pronounce timescale (audio)
: an arrangement of events used as a measure of the relative or absolute duration or antiquity of a period of history or geologic or cosmic time

Examples of timescale in a Sentence

When considered on the 4.6 billion year timescale of the Earth, our lives can seem insignificant. What is the timescale for completion of the work?
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Extend the timescale back to 1972 and Newcastle had visited Old Trafford 39 times. Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 That timescale is unlikely to satisfy ordinary Syrians clamoring for vengeance. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 So, these microbes have completely different timescales of life. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 On such a tight timescale, however, there’s the worrying specter of potential delays. Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for timescale 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of timescale was in 1890

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“Timescale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timescale. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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timescale

noun
time·​scale ˈtīm-ˌskāl How to pronounce timescale (audio)
: an arrangement of events used as a measure of the duration or age of a period of history or geologic or cosmic time
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