time scale
"Time scale" is a framework for understanding the duration and sequence of events or processes across various fields such as science, geology, and computing.
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Definition
B2General
A system for measuring the duration or sequence of events.
Example
- The time scale of the project was extended due to unforeseen delays.
C1Geology
(scientific)A division of Earth's history into scientifically meaningful periods.
Example
- The geological time scale helps scientists understand the history of the Earth.
C2Computer Science
(technical)The ratio of the duration of a simulated event to its actual duration in the physical system.
Example
- The time scale in the simulation was adjusted to better reflect real-world conditions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time scale":
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