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Meaning of 'duration' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Duration [ n.]
- The state or quality of lasting; continuance in time; the portion of time during which anything exists.

Meaning of 'duration' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . duration [ n]
Meaning (1):
- continuance in time
Example in sentence:
  • he complained about the length of time required;
  • the ceremony was of short duration

Nearby Words:

dur dura dura mater durability durable durableness durably dural duramen durance

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