duration
noun
the length of time something continues or exists (often used withthe ).
durations
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pluralof duration.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The device delivers pulse energies of 1.05 nanojoules and pulse durations as short as 147 femtoseconds, all from a photonic chip.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
Block has also tested out different durations of installments to determine what makes the most sense for its customers, Jennings said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
"In some cases, customers are even seeking options to extend contract durations beyond the initial term, underscoring their emphasis on supply stability."
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
CoreCivic doesn’t lobby for or against policies or legislation affecting incarceration durations and offers the greatest value to the government for detaining immigrants, said Senior Director of Public Affairs Ryan Gustin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
“But think of the enormous, immeasurable durations it can give you out of time. Every soma-holiday is a bit of what our ancestors used to call eternity'.” John began to understand.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
