duration — the time during which something continues or exists
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the time during which something continues or exists
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʊˈreɪʃən/
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
The duration of the flight was exactly twelve hours across the Pacific.
DUR(last) + ATION(state) — by building a hard stone castle to DUR(last) against the storm, it remained in a safe ATION(state) for a long duration.
Standing at the busy train station for his summer vacation, the angry man stared at the schedule and hated the long travel duration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
dur- (to last, from Latin durare) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or state) = duration
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The contract specifies the duration of employment as three years.”
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