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period

Definition

  • noun: a length of time during which a series of events or an action takes place or is completed
  • noun: the completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a single action
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: conclusion, alexandrine, archean

Examples

  • The law requires a 'cooling-off period' between the time a gun is purchased and when it may be possessed.

  • Once you join the pension plan, you have a 14-day 'cooling-off period' within which to change your mind.

  • The 'period' between Christmas and New Year's Eve is a very busy one for us.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Security's here their clearing everyone out. Their not waking him up. What ever you do don't leave him alone. What do you mean their not waking him up? The voting period has ended. The clerks have tabulated the results. The yeas are The neighs are . The majority of senators have (..)
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