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Scheduling

Duration

In Plain English

The number of days or hours it takes to complete a scheduled task.

Definition

Duration is the estimated or actual calendar time required to complete a scheduled activity, measured in work days, calendar days, or hours depending on the project calendar. Duration is calculated based on the quantity of work, production rates, crew size, and available resources. Activity durations are the primary input to CPM schedule calculations.

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