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/
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
A chef carefully monitors the duration of her baking process
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After work's long duration, vacation starts at the station!
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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.
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“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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