useful life

noun

: the amount of time during which something is in good enough condition to be used

the useful life of a satellite

Examples of useful life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That contact generates considerable heat, creating wear and limiting the useful life of the launcher. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Companies extending useful life assumptions during a period of accelerating technological turnover are making an aggressive choice, and they should be evaluated as such. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Nvidia’s software updates are helping extend the useful life of these chips, CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator said Wednesday on CNBC. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Below are more serious concerns that could indicate that your fridge is nearing the end of its useful life. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for useful life

• afterlife
• pocketknife
• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife

Legal Definition

useful life

noun

use·​ful life

: an estimated amount of time during which an asset or facility will yield income or be useful see also depreciation sense 1