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Vocabulary Entry
period
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A length or portion of time.
Example Sentences
"She studied for three periods of an hour each."
"The Renaissance was a remarkable period in art and culture."
"Please keep quiet during the exam period."
V
verb
To mark or assign a specific time frame to something.
Example Sentences
"The teacher will period the assignments to ensure they are submitted on time."
"They will need to period the project deadlines carefully."
"Make sure to period next week's meetings in your calendar."
A
adjective
Related to the end of a statement; often used to emphasize finality.
Example Sentences
"That's the end of the matter, period."
"Her decision was final, period."
"We will not discuss this further, period."