timescale

IPA/ˈtaɪmskeɪl/
IPA/ˈtaɪmskeɪl/

timescale — noun

  • timescalesingular
  • timescalesplural

1. the length of time that is planned or needed for a particular activity, project,

1.名詞B2
釋義

the length of time that is planned or needed for a particular activity, project, or series of events to happen or to be completed.

例句

The construction team agreed on a six-month timescale for the new school building.

timescale for + [noun] indicating the project

Haruto asked his manager for a clearer timescale before starting the research project.

clear / realistic / tight + timescale

同義詞
  • time frame

    more common in American English; interchangeable in most contexts

  • timeline

    emphasises the sequence of events within the period rather than just the length

  • schedule

    focuses on specific dates and times for each step, not just the overall duration

文法句型

on a + [adjective] + timescale

timescale for + [noun/gerund]

用法筆記

Commonly used in project planning and business contexts. Often modified by adjectives describing length (short, long) or feasibility (realistic, tight).

常見錯誤

❌The timescale is too short' (when referring to a deadline rather than a planned duration).
✅The deadline is too soon' or 'The timescale is too tight
💡'timescale' refers to the span of time allowed, not a single point on a calendar.