Vocabulary Word
Word: duration
Definition: length of time something lasts
Definition: length of time something lasts
Sentences Containing 'duration'
The Doctor, in a low voice, asked,``Of how long duration?''
It has been most unconsciously done, however, and I hope will be of short duration.
``She is happy then,''said her father drily;``and her residence there will probably be of some duration.''
It must do this too in a reasonable time, regard being had to the very uncertain duration of human life, in the same manner as to the more certain duration of the machine.
That then which is longest of duration, and that which is shortest, come both to one effect.
Some authors have even supposed that, as the individual has a definite length of life, so have species a definite duration.
Most formations have been intermittent in their accumulation; and their duration has probably been shorter than the average duration of specific forms.
Klein retained the style "the Honourable" for the duration of his membership in the Executive Council of Alberta).
Entrants are paired with partners randomly and then dance to music (whose duration varies).
He saw out the duration as a prisoner of war in Mainz, Germany.
In modern practice the dot increases the duration of the basic note by half of its original value.
It was launched on 27 September 2009 and is two hours in duration.
The duration of pulses is usually one hundred microseconds.
Its duration is too short to induce deleterious effects due to ischemia.
In tumors however, vascular lock is of a longer duration and can contribute to the effectiveness of the electrochemotherapy.
Some studies have found that the duration and direction of flights made while foraging for food are similar for both sexes.
It occurs regardless of whether a ‘peak’ is pleasant or unpleasant, and regardless of the duration of the experience.
The effects of the duration of an experience upon retrospective evaluation are extremely slight.
He remained there for the duration of the year, scoring 11 goals and 40 points in 74 games.
Variations in substrate, topography, moisture, and snowpack depth and duration determine the vegetation community.
After a reorganization in September 1864, Harrow was left without an assignment for the duration of the war.
That year, he started a research group at RTI International where he remained for the duration of his career.
A difficult decision was made and the stamp-selling enterprise was shut down for the duration of the war.
The duration of the loan period is considerably shorter — often corresponding to the useful life of the car.
The onset and duration of these seasons vary somewhat according to location.
Members of this series are increasing in duration.
In this case this is the extent, mode and duration of the working opportunity.
In 1907 it was again lengthened to four years, the present duration.
The track lasts for a duration of (two minutes and 59 seconds).
A SIFS duration is a constant value and it depends on the amendments.
Duration: 3:43 Dancing
Dancing Outtakes.
Duration 4:28 Dancing Outtakes
Dancing.
Duration: 4:29 Dancing
Dancing in South Africa.
Duration: 1:40 Dancing in South Africa
Dancing.
Duration: 4:53 Dancing
Note: 13 cities have 2 segments.
Also the duration of most songs made it boring to hear them."
She and her family had to live under heavy surveillance for the duration of the trial
References.
Incarcerated for the duration of the war, Villain was brought to trial in 1919.
She remained there for the duration of the First World War.
The frequency, severity, and duration of these crises vary considerably.
The frequency, severity, and duration of these crises, however, vary tremendously.
Packer declared that Redpath would be paid for the duration.
The concerto is one of Mozart's longest, with a duration of about 33 minutes.
The score consists of duration, intensity and asymmetry.
His other hand must remain free for the duration of the ride.
This plunged the Earth into a 'nuclear winter' of five years duration.
Transit duration variation method (TDV).
"Duration variation" refers to changes in how long the transit takes.
Duration: 14 November 2004 to 29 January 2005.
Studies on pigs indicate that the duration of placenta expulsion increases significantly with increased duration of farrowing.