Length — synonyms, definition

1. length (Noun)

amount area block bore build bulk caliber calibre compass continuance diameter dimensions distance duration expanse expansion extension extent factor growth • • •

length (Noun) — The linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place. ex. "the length of the table was 5 feet"

length (Noun) — Continuance in time. ex. "he complained about the length of time required"

length (Noun) — The property of being the extent of something from beginning to end. ex. "the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words"

length (Noun) — Size of the gap between two places. ex. "he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points"

length (Noun) — A section of something that is long and narrow. ex. "a length of timber" ex. "a length of tubing"

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