length
US /lɛŋkθ/
Definition
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The length of the report should not be more than ten pages.
Word Family
Synonyms
- durationthe period of time during which something continues
- extentthe point or degree to which something extends
- distancethe property created by the space between two objects or points
Collocations
- Easy in lengthindicating a state, position, or relationship within length
- Medium length of the contractdescribing length of the contract (the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place)
- Hard discuss the proposal at lengthto discuss the proposal at length, meaning to to consider or examine in speech or writing
- Very Hard keep someone at arm's lengthto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding someone at arm's length
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.