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Definition duration in American English

duration noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/dʊˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the period of time during which something continues to happen or exist

Example

Treatment of the disease depends on its severity and duration.

Example

The duration of the movie is 110 minutes.

Example

Passengers are requested not to smoke for the duration of the flight.

Example

The solar eclipse was roughly two minutes in duration.

Definition duration in American English