a period of time
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Meaning · English
A duration or length of time
Literally: a duration or length of time
Register: neutral
Examples
The project will be completed within a period of time.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a period of time” mean?
A duration or length of time Literally: a duration or length of time
Is “a period of time” formal or informal?
a period of time is generally neutral.