duration (n.)

  1. the period of time during which something continues

    [ Syn: continuance ]

  2. the property of enduring or continuing in time

    [ Syn: continuance ]

  3. continuance in time; the ceremony was of short duration; he complained about the length of time required

    [ Syn: length ]

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