The English Oracle

Word for "distance in time"

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00:00 Word For &Quot;Distance In Time&Quot;
00:34 Accepted Answer Score 32
00:51 Answer 2 Score 14
01:25 Answer 3 Score 8
01:47 Answer 4 Score 7
01:56 Thank you

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 32


When referring to 'distance in time', the best word is:

Interval

There is also:

Period
Spell




ANSWER 2

Score 14


duration or period

The duration between building maintenance dates is about ten days.

or

The period between building maintenance dates is about ten days.

Alternatives include:

  • time
  • time span
  • interval
  • term
  • spell
  • interim
  • tide
  • space
  • stretch
  • spread
  • gap
  • interlude
  • opening
  • pause



ANSWER 3

Score 8


Wouldn't time do in this case?

As in time between building maintenance dates is about ten days.

Update: If it is a column title and not a sentence as the OP mentioned in the comments, either Interval or Time Interval would be a better choice.




ANSWER 4

Score 7


"timespan" ?