Working life

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    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."

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"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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