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period [ˈpɪərɪəd, Am ˈpɪrɪ-] N

1. period a. geo, econ (length of time):

period
эпо́ха f
period
э́ра f
in/over a period of sth
в тече́ние чего́-ли́бо
in/over a period of sth
за пери́од чего́-ли́бо

2. period (interval of time):

period
пери́од m
periods of sun
со́лнечные пери́оды m мн

3. period (lesson, class session):

period
уро́к m

4. period (distinct stage):

period
ста́дия f
period
эта́п m

6. period Am:

period
то́чка f

incubation period N ZOOL, MED

period furniture N no pl

trial period N

dual-currency period N

Usage examples with period

period pain
менструа́льная боль f
a long convalescent period
дли́тельный пери́од m выздоровле́ния
for an indefinite period
на неограни́ченный срок
in the intervening period
в наступа́ющий пери́од
the Tertiary period
трети́чный пери́од m
over a two-year period
за двухле́тний пери́од
to get/have one's period
име́ть ме́сячные [или менструа́цию]
for a short/long period of time
в тече́ние кра́ткого/до́лгого промежу́тка вре́мени
in/over a period of sth
за пери́од чего́-ли́бо

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The town suffered a long period of decline during the 17th and 18th centuries, partially due to malaria.
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In all, the difference in period between synodic and draconic month is nearly days.
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A long period of consolidation was needed to restore some measure of peace and prosperity, but that breathing space was not given.
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During the colonial period, 90% of the population remained nomadic.
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It actively encourages users to carry out their heavy downloads during what is currently called either the uncounted or off-peak period.
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A trial period was established for peer reviews.
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As such, during the band's hiatus period, all three members decided to embark upon solo careers.
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The collection contains items spanning the period from 1550 to the 1970s and holds particular strengths in costume history, handicrafts and textile design.
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A perpetual usufruct is thus forbidden and perpetual might mean a long, but finite period, such as 99 years.
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The sensitivity of the reagent may become altered after the recommended time period.
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