durations

/dʊˈreɪʃənz/ /djʊˈreɪʃənz/

Meanings

noun

An amount of time or a particular time interval.

Examples :

"The movie screenings have different durations, ranging from 90 minutes to 3 hours. "

time period

noun

(in the singular, not followed by "of") The time taken for the current situation to end, especially the current war

Examples :

"Rationing will last at least for the duration."

time war situation

noun

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a financial asset to changes in interest rates, computed for a simple bond as a weighted average of the maturities of the interest and principal payments associated with it.

Examples :

"Financial analysts compare the durations of different bonds to understand how much their prices might change if interest rates go up or down. "

finance business economy asset

Related Words

maturities noun

/məˈtʃʊrətiz/ /məˈtʃʊərətiz/

The state of being mature, ready or ripe.

"Some foods and drinks, like wine, only reach their full taste at maturity, which literally comes at a price"

screenings noun

/ˈskriːnɪŋz/

Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

"The old house had loose screenings on the porch, letting in mosquitoes. "

financial adjective

/faɪˈnænʃəl/

Related to finances.

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

sensitivity noun

/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

"My sister has a high sensitivity to loud noises, which makes it hard for her to enjoy crowded concerts. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

rationing verb

/ˈræʃənɪŋ/ /ˈreɪʃənɪŋ/

To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.

"We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "