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
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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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Adaptability: Bonus damage increased from 15% to 25% Effect duration increased from 5 to 10 seconds
Tactical Ambush:
Bonus damage increased from 100% to 150%.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Sun rash symptoms typically appear within a couple of hours to a few days after sun exposure, depending on factors like skin sensitivity and the duration/intensity of UV exposure.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
The urine releases lasted about 11 seconds on average, with one second being the shortest duration and 41 seconds being the longest.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
This means users can quickly swap batteries in the field, extending mission duration and reducing potential downtime during critical operations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Sun rash symptoms typically appear within a couple of hours to a few days after sun exposure, depending on factors like skin sensitivity and the duration/intensity of UV exposure.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
The urine releases lasted about 11 seconds on average, with one second being the shortest duration and 41 seconds being the longest.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
This means users can quickly swap batteries in the field, extending mission duration and reducing potential downtime during critical operations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duration. Accessed 13 Feb. 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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