Noun
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
Source: WordNetthe battery had a short life Source: Internet
he lived a long and happy life Source: Internet
Acquired deafness loss of hearing that occurs or develops some time during the lifespan but is not present at birth. Source: Internet
A Dutch study found that cycling can extend lifespans by up to 14 months, but the risks equated to a reduced lifespan of 40 days or less. citation Cycling in the Netherlands is much safer than in other parts of the world. Source: Internet
According to this criterion, essences predict developments in entities that will occur throughout its lifespan. Source: Internet
Advances in genetic engineering technologies make it possible to introduce foreign DNA into the mosquito genome and either decrease the lifespan of the mosquito, or make it more resistant to the malaria parasite. Source: Internet