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 139 studies differed in how they were designed; some involved relatively small groups of participants, and treatment durations varied considerably.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
For Professor Andy Jones, an expert in endurance performance at the University of Exeter, there are three potential physiological explanations why women could perform better over longer distances or durations.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Pension funds and insurers that need to match the durations of their liabilities with similar assets snap up the longest-dated bonds even when yields are absurdly low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 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
“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
