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While means a period of time. (noun)

An example of while is how long a person has to wait for to see the doctor.

While means during or in a certain time. (conjunction)

An example of while is cookies baking during the same time that caramel is being made on the stove top.

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See while in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See while in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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