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time.duration.as_string

[Redefinition of Any.as_string]

Returns a compact string representation of this duration using
a short unit name without padding.

The unit is determined by `unit_for_as_string`, preferring the
largest unit whose integer part still contains at least two digits.

The representation is not exact. Fractional parts are omitted.

Example:

redefines:

Any.as_string

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last changed: 2026-09-02