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Definition of throughout preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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throughout

preposition
throughout pronunciation English θruːˈaʊt throughout pronunciation American θruːˈaʊt
 
1 in or into every part of somethingThey export their products to markets throughout the world.2 during the whole period of time of somethingThe museum is open daily throughout the year.throughout adverbThe house was painted white throughout.The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout.