life expectancy
noun
the probable number of years remaining in the life of an individual or class of persons determined statistically, affected by such factors as heredity, physical condition, nutrition, and occupation.
Also called
expectancy of life.
Origin of life expectancy
First recorded in 1930–35
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Example sentences from the Web for life expectancy
“Baby boomers are getting older, which means that they may not have a pet because of life-expectancy issues,” she says.
Enterpreneurs Create Apps and Web-Based Businesses to Appeal to Dog Owners |Miranda Green |May 30, 2013 |DAILY BEASTHeight, weight, life-expectancy have fallen perceptibly every decade since then.
This Crowded Earth |Robert BlochIn the twentieth century disease lessened and life-expectancy doubled, in certain areas.
This Crowded Earth |Robert Bloch
British Dictionary definitions for life expectancy
life expectancy
noun
the statistically determined average number of years of life remaining after a specified age for a given group of individuals
Also called: expectation of life
Medical definitions for life expectancy
life expectancy
n.
The number of years that one is expected to live as determined by statistics.