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noun
Of a person, the period of their life spent in employment, between leaving school and retirement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Of an object, its lifespan, especially a durable good; its expected duration or its actual duration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: service life, useful life
Antonyms: none provided
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