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?
Recent Examples on the Web
The original plan was for the stadium to be open by 2021, but the timescale has shifted so many times.
—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Over unimaginably long timescales, this process could cause black holes to evaporate completely.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Complex questions remain about how much organic carbon weathering eats into our carbon budget, and over what timescales.
—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Thinking about that really, really influenced my approach to these pieces in terms of trying to collapse in each piece the timescales of historical influences and contemporary identity, but also the locality.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for timescale
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Over unimaginably long timescales, this process could cause black holes to evaporate completely.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Complex questions remain about how much organic carbon weathering eats into our carbon budget, and over what timescales.
—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Thinking about that really, really influenced my approach to these pieces in terms of trying to collapse in each piece the timescales of historical influences and contemporary identity, but also the locality.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for timescale
Cite this Entry
“Timescale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timescale. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
