life extension

noun

The concept of extending the human lifespan.

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Meanings

nounlife extension (plural life extensions)

plural life extensions

  1. The concept of extending the human lifespan.
  2. An extension in the life of assets beyond their planned life.

    This meant enhanced maintenance, permitting life extension and derogations from the DfT on vehicles booked for scrap.

    2021 September 22, “National Rail Awards 2021: West Anglia Fleet Extension”, in RAIL, number 940, page 48
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APA

life extension. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/life%20extension

MLA

“life extension.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/life%20extension. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “life extension,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/life%20extension.

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