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duration

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dʊˈreɪʃən/ · UK /djʊəˈreɪʃən/

duration means: The length of time that something lasts.

noun

LENGTH OF TIMEB2

The length of time that something lasts.

  • What is the duration of the course?
  • The treatment varies in duration.
  • Please remain seated for the duration of the performance.

How to use it: duration of something (The duration of the flight is three hours.); for the duration of something (The road will close for the duration of the repairs.)

Similar words: length, span

Common phrases: duration of something, short duration, for the duration

UNTIL IT ENDSC2

The remaining time until a war or another situation ends.

  • He enlisted for the duration.
  • Rationing continued for the duration.
  • The family moved inland and stayed there for the duration.

How to use it: for the duration (She stayed with relatives for the duration.)

Common phrases: for the duration, stay the duration

Questions about duration

What does duration mean?

The length of time that something lasts.

What is duration in other languages?

Türkçe: süre · Español: duración · Français: durée · Deutsch: Dauer · Italiano: durata · 日本語: 期間

How do you pronounce duration?

In American English /dʊˈreɪʃən/; in British English /djʊəˈreɪʃən/.

How do you use duration in a sentence?

What is the duration of the course? The treatment varies in duration.

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