timescale
noun
time·scale
ˈtīm-ˌskāl 
: 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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The Germany international, who has no intention of leaving the club, posted an update on his recovery, giving a very specific timescale of… wait for it… three months.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Since meteorological satellites continue observation from space for decadal timescales, these satellites can supplement data even when there are no planetary exploration spacecraft orbiting around planets.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025
The world is currently heading towards 3 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of the century, which would bring catastrophic impacts and the risk of triggering climate tipping points, including ice sheet melting, which may be irreversible on human timescales.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
However, these finds, while fascinating, have set our timescales back a bit.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Since meteorological satellites continue observation from space for decadal timescales, these satellites can supplement data even when there are no planetary exploration spacecraft orbiting around planets.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025
The world is currently heading towards 3 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of the century, which would bring catastrophic impacts and the risk of triggering climate tipping points, including ice sheet melting, which may be irreversible on human timescales.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
However, these finds, while fascinating, have set our timescales back a bit.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for timescale
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“Timescale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timescale. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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timescale
noun
time·scale
ˈtīm-ˌskāl
: 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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