Definition of «timescale»

A timescale is a measure of time, usually referring to periods or intervals of time that are used as reference points for historical or geological events. It can also refer to the rate at which something changes over time, such as the pace of technological advancements or the speed of natural processes like erosion. In general usage, a timescale refers to any system of measurement or organization of time, whether it be based on years, centuries, millennia, or other units of measure.

Phrases with «timescale»

Sentences with «timescale»

«We don't have observations of natural variability in the sub-surface ocean on timescales of longer than a few decades,» Will said. (simpleclimate.wordpress.com)
In addition, there are numerous uncertainties in the climate models themselves, due to the challenge of numerically simulating all relevant aspects of the climate system over long timescales of decades to centuries. (data.gov)
But since ENSO is not predictable more than a few months ahead, you aren't going to be able to do better on timescales for which the phase of ENSO matters (i.e. less than a decade or two). (realclimate.org)
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