Zeitvorgabe

/ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌfoːɐ̯ɡaːbə/
time limit

Die Zeitvorgabe für die Prüfung beträgt zwei Stunden.

The time limit for the exam is two hours.


Business
formal

A specified period within which a task or activity must be completed.

Der Projektmanager hat eine klare Zeitvorgabe für die Fertigstellung des Berichts gesetzt.

The project manager set a clear time limit for completing the report.

Bei der Bearbeitung der Aufgaben ist die Zeitvorgabe strikt einzuhalten.

The time limit must be strictly adhered to when processing the tasks.

Often used in project management, work environments, or competitive settings to enforce deadlines.

Collocations

eine Zeitvorgabe einhaltento meet a deadlineeine Zeitvorgabe überschreitento exceed a time limitunter Zeitvorgabe arbeitento work under a time constraint

Pro Tip

Distinguish from 'Zeitlimit'

'Zeitvorgabe' often implies an official or agreed-upon limit, while 'Zeitlimit' can be more flexible or informal. 'Frist' is stricter and legally binding.

Gold Rule

Use in formal contexts

Prefer 'Zeitvorgabe' in business, project management, or academic settings where deadlines are formally established.

Word Origin

Compound of 'Zeit' (time) and 'Vorgabe' (specification, guideline), first attested in the early 20th century.

Usage Notes

Common in professional and technical contexts, especially where deadlines are critical. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to structured tasks.

Word Breakdown

Zeit
time
root
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Vorgabe
specification, guideline
root
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