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Definition of lifespan noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lifespan

noun

/ˈlaɪfspæn/

/ˈlaɪfspæn/

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the length of time that something is likely to live, continue or function
- Worms have a lifespan of a few months.
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