length

(noun) the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place. Examples: "The length of the table was 5 feet."

(noun) continuance in time. Synonyms: duration. Examples: "The ceremony was of short duration." "He complained about the length of time required."

(noun) the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end. Examples: "The editor limited the length of my article to 500 words."

(noun) size of the gap between two places. Synonyms: distance. Examples: "The distance from new york to chicago." "He determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points."

(noun) a section of something that is long and narrow. Examples: "A length of timber." "A length of tubing."