length

/lɛŋkθ/
noun
  1. The measurement of something from one end to the other; how long something is.
    • The swimming pool has a length of 25 meters.
    • She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
    • The length of the table is two meters.
  2. The amount of time something lasts or takes.
    • He complained about the length of the meeting.
    • The length of the flight from New York to London is about seven hours.
    • The length of the movie is just over two hours.
  3. The amount of writing or speech; the number of words or pages.
    • The essay must be a certain length to meet the assignment requirements.
    • She was surprised by the length of the email he wrote.
    • The length of the article was reduced to fit the magazine page.
  4. A piece or section of something, especially of a certain size.
    • They used a short length of wire to connect the speakers.
    • He bought a length of pipe from the hardware store.
    • The tailor cut a length of fabric for the dress.
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