length : अर्थ और परिभाषाएं

The state, quality, or fact of being long. See Usage Note at strength.

The measurement of the extent of something along its greatest dimension: the length of the boat.

A piece, often of a standard size, that is normally measured along its greatest dimension: a length of cloth.

A measure used as a unit to estimate distances: won the race by a length.

Extent or distance from beginning to end: the length of a novel; the length of a journey.

The amount of time between specified moments; the duration: the length of a meeting.

Extent or degree to which an action or policy is carried. Often used in the plural: went to great lengths to prove his point.

Linguistics The duration of a vowel.

Linguistics The duration of a syllable.

The vertical extent of a garment. Often used in combination: knee-length; floor-length.

at length After some time; eventually: At length we arrived at our destination.

at length For a considerable time; fully: spoke at length about the court ruling.