span

noun, verb24 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

often used as the compound 'lifespan'; the length of time for which a person or animal lives

a period of time

often used as the compound 'wingspan'; refers to the distance between the tips of the wings

referring to a great duration of time

the entire extent or range of something

the whole duration or range

a period of two weeks

the normal or expected duration, especially of life

the number of items, usually digits, that a person can hold in short-term memory

used to specify a precise length or distance

used to specify a precise length or distance, with BrE/AmE spelling variants

a period of ten days

the period of time that is allowed or given for something

the unobstructed distance between two supports, as of a bridge

a certain duration

a duration lasting for several years

during a particular period of time

to extend across a particular area or period of time