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durationthe time during which something continues or exists

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the time during which something continues or exists

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʊˈreɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 지속 시간, 기간

Korean pronunciation: 듀**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The professor's lecture felt like it had the duration of a Netflix series marathon.
  • Please specify the duration of your visit when applying for a visa.
  • My attention span has the duration of a goldfish watching TikTok videos.

duration

NOUN

//dʊˈreɪʃən//

the time during which something continues or exists

duration concept
💡 Concept

A chef carefully monitors the duration of her baking process

duration rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

After work's long duration, vacation starts at the station!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʊˈreɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/djʊˈreɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootdur
Suffix-ation

Origin

From Latin 'duratio' meaning 'a hardening' or 'lasting,' derived from the verb 'durare' meaning 'to last' or 'to endure.' The word entered English through Old French.

🎵Rhyme

nationstationvacationcreation
nation
station
vacation
creation

🔗Collocations

for the duration of
short duration
extended duration
duration of stay
flight duration
battery duration

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor's lecture felt like it had the duration of a Netflix series marathon.

Please specify the duration of your visit when applying for a visa.

😄 Fun example

My attention span has the duration of a goldfish watching TikTok videos.

The contract specifies the duration of employment as three years.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

periodspanlengthtimeframeinterval

Antonyms

instantaneousmomentarybrief

Related

temporarypermanentcontinuousendurelasting

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