Words / B2

dyoo-RAYSHUN/djuˈreɪʃn/

Duration is the length of time something lasts — a formal noun for how long. Length of time is the plain paraphrase; time alone is too vague. Collocations: the duration of the flight, for the duration (until it ends). Last is the everyday verb. You will meet duration on forms, medical notes, and exam papers more than in chat.

Meaning

The length of time that something lasts.

Examples

• “The duration of the film is two hours.”
• “The duration of the trial was six months.”
• “Please stay seated for the duration of the talk.”

Good to know

the duration of + event. for the duration. Everyday: how long / length of time.

Near in meaning

length

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