B2 verb محايد

duration

/djʊəˈreɪʃən/

Duration refers to the length of time that something continues or exists. It is commonly used to measure the span of events, processes, or specific conditions from start to finish.

أمثلة

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1

The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.

The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.

2

The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.

The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.

3

I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!

I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
duration
Verb
endure
ظرف
durably
صفة
durable
مرتبط
durability
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Durable'. Something that is durable (tough) stays in good condition for a long 'duration' (time).

اختبار سريع

The total ______ of the seminar was three hours, including the lunch break.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: duration

أمثلة

1

The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.

everyday

The duration of the flight from London to New York is approximately eight hours.

2

The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.

formal

The duration of this agreement shall be twelve months, effective from the date of signing.

3

I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!

informal

I couldn't believe the duration of that line at the grocery store; it took forever!

4

Researchers monitored the duration of the chemical reaction under varying temperatures.

academic

Researchers monitored the duration of the chemical reaction under varying temperatures.

5

We must minimize the duration of the system downtime to avoid losing customers.

business

We must minimize the duration of the system downtime to avoid losing customers.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
duration
Verb
endure
ظرف
durably
صفة
durable
مرتبط
durability

تلازمات شائعة

short duration short duration
entire duration entire duration
average duration average duration
fixed duration fixed duration
maximum duration maximum duration

العبارات الشائعة

for the duration

until the end of a specific period

of short duration

not lasting very long

throughout the duration

during the whole time

يُخلط عادةً مع

duration vs during

'During' is a preposition used to indicate when something happens, while 'duration' is a noun referring to the length of time.

duration vs endurance

'Endurance' refers to the ability to withstand hardship or stress, while 'duration' simply measures the time span.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Duration is most often used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to specify exact time frames. In casual speech, people often use 'how long' instead.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'duration' as a verb. Remember that 'duration' is only a noun; use 'last' or 'endure' for the verb form.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Durable'. Something that is durable (tough) stays in good condition for a long 'duration' (time).

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'duratio', which comes from 'durare', meaning 'to last or harden'.

أنماط نحوية

Usually a countable noun in technical contexts (e.g., 'various durations') Often used in the structure 'the duration of [something]' Commonly follows the preposition 'for'
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السياق الثقافي

In American and British work culture, 'duration' is frequently used in project management to define timelines and deadlines.

اختبار سريع

The total ______ of the seminar was three hours, including the lunch break.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: duration

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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