Pronunciation: /leŋθ/
noun the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the amount of time something lasts or continues
A1 The length of the table is one meter.
A2 She measured the length of the room using a tape measure.
B1 The length of the marathon is 26.2 miles.
B2 The length of the movie was over three hours.
C1 The length of the contract will be determined by negotiation.
C2 The length of the novel was over 500 pages.
adjective describing the extent or duration of something
A1 The length rope is short.
A2 She measured the length of the table with a ruler.
B1 The length of the movie was over two hours.
B2 The length of the marathon was 26.2 miles.
C1 The length of the contract was carefully reviewed by the lawyers.
C2 The length of the dissertation was a staggering 300 pages.
formal The length of the document must not exceed 10 pages.
informal I can't believe the length of that movie, it felt like it would never end!
slang I had to cut the length of my speech because it was getting too boring.
figurative The length of time it took for him to apologize was unacceptable.
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