Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
span-a-decade
phrase
/spæn ə ˈdɛkeɪd/

Definition
The period of ten years.

Examples
- The technology has significantly changed over the span of a decade.
- Over the span of a decade, the city transformed into a bustling metropolis.
- Her career spanned a decade of remarkable achievements.

Meaning
To span a decade means to cover or include a time frame of ten years in some context, such as a project, event, or experience.

Synonyms
- ten years
- 10-year period
- decadal span