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lifetime

US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the duration of a person's life or the operational durability of a product

Appears in customer guarantees ('lifetime warranty') and career achievements.

Examples

This product comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Synonyms

  • lifespanthe length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions
  • lifethe period between birth and death, or the operating existence of a machine

Collocations

  • Easy in a lifetime
    occurring throughout the full course of human existence
  • Medium lifetime warranty on parts
    a manufacturer guarantee protecting hardware components indefinitely
  • Hard once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
    an extraordinary chance that may never present itself again
  • Very Hard cumulative lifetime achievement award
    an honor celebrating totality of contributions across a complete career

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.