English · Numbers & Time
duration
/djʊˈreɪʃən/
[/djʊˈreɪʃən/]
length of time
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The length of time that something lasts.
Example
For the duration of the flight, please keep your seatbelt fastened.
For the duration of the flight, please keep your seatbelt fastened.
Etymology
From Latin "durare," to last or harden.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to how long something continues; somewhat formal.