noun
the linear extent in space from one end to the other
Examples
- the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
- the length of the table was 5 feet
noun
continuance in time
Synonyms
Examples
- the ceremony was of short duration
- he complained about the length of time required
noun
the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end
Examples
- the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words
noun
size of the gap between two places
Synonyms
Examples
- the distance from New York to Chicago
- he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points
noun
a section of something that is long and narrow
Examples
- a length of timber
- a length of tubing