Ann Brucker, Ponderosa Elementary

Friday, January 9, 2009

duration - (n.): the length of time that something goes on

Synonyms: extent, term, time period, span
Origin: 1384, from Latin durare meaning "harden"
Example: What exactly is the precise duration of an Energizer battery?

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fabulous student said...: Mikaela says...
Whats the duration between 734 and 46698?; January 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM

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Ann Brucker, Ponderosa Elementary

Friday, January 9, 2009

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