duration

C1
Pronunciation
/djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/
/djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An amount of time or a particular time interval.

2 Definition

(in the singular, not followed by "of") The time taken for the current situation to end, especially the current war

Example Sentences
  • Rationing will last at least for the duration.
3 Definition

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a financial asset to changes in interest rates, computed for a simple bond as a weighted average of the maturities of the interest and principal payments associated with it.