working life
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working life
noun working lives
- Of a person, the period of their life spent in employment, between leaving school and retirement. To an exceptional degree the duties on these inclines have been passed on from father to son; many a boy has begun his working life in oiling the sheaves and, after passing through every grade, has reached the age of retirement in the responsible position of brakesman.
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Of an object, its lifespan, especially a durable good; its expected duration or its actual duration.
Cheaper tires typically have a shorter working life than the pricier alternatives, which means that the total cost of ownership (per mile) is closer to equal although the upfront cost is more affordable.
Similar: service life, useful life
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noun period spent in employment
| Français | vie active |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Arbeitsleben, Erwerbsleben |
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