shorter period

noun phrase

Meaning

A duration of time that is less than the one previously mentioned or expected.

Examples

We successfully completed the project within a shorter period than the client originally requested.
The new contract covers a shorter period of employment than the previous one.

Synonyms: brief time, short duration, limited timeframe, abbreviated span

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shorter period

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈʃɔːrtər ˈpɪriəd

Definition

A duration of time that is less than the one previously mentioned or expected.

Examples

We successfully completed the project within a shorter period than the client originally requested.
The new contract covers a shorter period of employment than the previous one.
Due to the storm, the festival was condensed into a much shorter period.

Synonyms of shorter period

Words with a similar meaning to shorter period:

Antonyms of shorter period

Words with the opposite meaning to shorter period:

longer period

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