Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duration-of-stay
noun
/ˌdjuːˈreɪʃən əv steɪ/
Definition
The length of time that a person remains in a particular place or situation.
Examples
- The duration of stay at the hotel was limited to five nights during peak season.
- They measured the duration of stay in the waiting room before being called for the appointment.
- The study focused on the average duration of stay of patients in the emergency department.
Meaning
Duration of stay refers to how long someone stays in a location or maintains a condition before leaving or changing that status.
Synonyms
- length of stay
- time spent
- stay period
