B2 noun Neutral

period

/ˈpɪəriəd/

A length or portion of time that is defined by specific events, characteristics, or conditions. It can also refer to one of the divisions of a school day or a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.

Beispiele

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1

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

2

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

3

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
period
Adverb
periodically
Adjektiv
periodic
Verwandt
periodicity
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'period' mark (.)—it marks the end of a thought, just as a time 'period' marks a segment of time with a beginning and an end.

Schnelles Quiz

The Victorian ___ was a time of significant social change and industrial expansion in Britain.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: period

Beispiele

1

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

everyday

I need a short rest period after lunch to regain my energy.

2

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

formal

The contract spans a period of three fiscal years and is subject to renewal.

3

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

informal

I'm so tired, and I still have a double history period this afternoon.

4

The Jurassic period is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of birds.

academic

The Jurassic period is characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of birds.

5

During the peak period, our customer support team handles over five hundred calls daily.

business

During the peak period, our customer support team handles over five hundred calls daily.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
period
Adverb
periodically
Adjektiv
periodic
Verwandt
periodicity

Häufige Kollokationen

grace period grace period
trial period trial period
peak period peak period
time period time period
extended period extended period

Häufige Phrasen

period of time

period of time

end of period

end of period

period.

And that's final (used for emphasis at the end of a statement).

Wird oft verwechselt mit

period vs full stop

'Period' is the American English term for the punctuation mark, while 'full stop' is the British English equivalent.

period vs era

An 'era' usually refers to a much longer, major division of history, whereas a 'period' can be any specific length of time.

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Nutzungshinweise

In academic settings, it specifically refers to the blocks of time into which a school day is divided. When used as an interjection at the end of a sentence, it signals that the speaker's mind is made up and no further discussion is allowed.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'time' when 'period' is more precise for a duration with a specific start and end, such as a 'probation period' rather than a 'probation time'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'period' mark (.)—it marks the end of a thought, just as a time 'period' marks a segment of time with a beginning and an end.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'periodos', meaning 'circuit', 'cycle', or 'going around'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Often follows adjectives like 'brief', 'long', 'stable', or 'transitional' Used with the preposition 'of' to specify duration (e.g., a period of six months)
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United States, students often refer to their classes by number (e.g., 'third period math'), which dictates their daily social and academic schedule.

Schnelles Quiz

The Victorian ___ was a time of significant social change and industrial expansion in Britain.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: period

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principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

approach

C1

A systematic way of dealing with something or a specific perspective taken when addressing a problem or task. It can also refer to the physical act of moving nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

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