useful life
noun
: the amount of time during which something is in good enough condition to be used
the useful life of a satellite
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If useful life assumptions compress and earnings fall, hyperscalers will slow builds.
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Brian Anderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But coal plants have a 40- year useful life.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 May 2026
Dale said the corridor is past its useful life.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Rivian said the approach extends the useful life of its batteries beyond vehicle use and turns them into grid-supporting assets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Brian Anderson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But coal plants have a 40- year useful life.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 May 2026
Dale said the corridor is past its useful life.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Rivian said the approach extends the useful life of its batteries beyond vehicle use and turns them into grid-supporting assets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for useful life
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“Useful life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/useful%20life. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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