duration
noun
du·ra·tion
du̇-ˈrā-shən 
also dyu̇-
1
: continuance in time
gradually increase the duration of your workout
2
: the time during which something exists or lasts
were there for the duration of the concert
Synonyms
Examples of duration in a Sentence
You should gradually increase the duration of your workout.
for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted
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How is climate change affecting the length and duration of heat waves?
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
These deals are not considered to be major money makers for publishers or streamers, and although their duration can vary, the licenses typically run for 1-2 years, according to a source close to the matter.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The measure does say that one-time subsidies or per-month grants should not exceed $2,000 per household over the duration of the two-year pilot program.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
What to expect from financial therapy Unlike traditional therapy, financial therapy tends to be targeted and of relatively short duration.
—Diane Harris, TIME, 8 May 2024
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
These deals are not considered to be major money makers for publishers or streamers, and although their duration can vary, the licenses typically run for 1-2 years, according to a source close to the matter.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The measure does say that one-time subsidies or per-month grants should not exceed $2,000 per household over the duration of the two-year pilot program.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
What to expect from financial therapy Unlike traditional therapy, financial therapy tends to be targeted and of relatively short duration.
—Diane Harris, TIME, 8 May 2024
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duration
noun
du·ra·tion
d(y)u̇-ˈrā-shən
: the time during which something exists or lasts
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