duration
du·ra·tion
noun
2.
the property of enduring or continuing in time
3.
continuance in time
- “the ceremony was of short duration”
- “he complained about the length of time required”
Origin
From Middle English duracioun, from late Old French duracion, from Medieval Latin dūrātiō.
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