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Meaning of the word duration in English

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duration

US /duːˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /duːˈreɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the length of time that something continues or lasts

Example:
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The duration of the flight was six hours.
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He worked tirelessly for the entire duration of the project.
Synonym:
periodlengthspantermstretch
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