Definition

A way to measure time that shows how long something lasts or when it happens in relation to other events.

Example

The project manager created a detailed timescale to ensure the work was completed on time.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the timescale of human history?

Yeah, it's fascinating how much has happened in such a short time.

Right? It makes you realize how quickly things can change on a timescale like that.

Exactly, and it makes you wonder what the future will look like.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Timescale → It is formed from "time" (from Old English "tima", meaning a period or duration) and "scale" (from Latin "scala", meaning a ladder or a series of steps). The word "timescale" refers to a scale or framework that measures time or the duration of events.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'period' ('time') that is measured on a 'ladder' ('scale') of time — that's what a timescale represents.

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