duration
noun
du·ra·tion
du̇-ˈrā-shən 
also dyu̇-
1
: continuance in time
gradually increase the duration of your workout
2
: the time during which something exists or lasts
were there for the duration of the concert
Examples of duration in a Sentence
You should gradually increase the duration of your workout.
for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Consider the flowering period duration when choosing a date.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The Reebok Smart Ring tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen level, steps, stress and sleep duration and stages to provide insights on overall wellness and how to enhance performance.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Smart Task Dependencies automatically adjust related tasks when dates or durations change, and the lightweight, fluid design eliminates much of the complexity typically associated with project management software.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for duration
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duration. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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duration
noun
du·ra·tion
d(y)u̇-ˈrā-shən
: the time during which something exists or lasts
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