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duration

[ doo-rey-shuhn, dyoo- ]

noun

  1. the length of time something continues or exists (often used with the ).
  2. continuance in time.
  3. (in the philosophy of Bergson) a temporal continuum, intuitively known, within which the élan vital operates.


duration

/ »åÂáʊˈ°ù±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. the length of time that something lasts or continues
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Derived Forms

  • »å³Üˈ°ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å³Ü·°ù²¹î€…t¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of duration1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin »åÅ«°ùÄå³Ù¾±Å²Ô-, stem of »åÅ«°ùÄå³Ù¾±Å, from Latin »åÅ«°ùÄå³Ù(³Ü²õ) “lasted†(past participle of »åÅ«°ùÄå°ù±ð “to lastâ€; dure 2 ) + -¾±Å -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of duration1

C14: from Medieval Latin »åÅ«°ùÄå³Ù¾±Å, from Latin »åÅ«°ùÄå°ù±ð to last
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Research is ongoing to establish whether there is a link between the frequency and duration of such blocked weather patterns with the changing global climate.

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Fifa has also tweaked its registration rules to effectively mean clubs can sign players solely for the duration of the tournament.

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Treatment also includes anti-seizure medication and sedatives, which also help with controlling seizures so they don’t worsen in intensity and duration and result in permanent brain damage.

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However the duration of the shutdown has infuriated airlines.

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Long duration missions in space take a toll on the body, astronauts lose bone density and suffer muscle loss.

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