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life cyclenoun [ C usually singular ]

uk ​ /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/ us ​ /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/

(Definition of “life cycle” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

"life cycle" in Business English

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life cyclenoun [ C, usually singular ]

also lifecycle uk ​ us ​ MARKETING, PRODUCTION

› the series of changes that a product, process, activity, etc. goes through during its existence:

brand/product life cycle The product life cycle may be improved by making a product that meets future requirements as well as the present.
life cycle assessment/management Life cycle assessment is about examining every process and finding every opportunity to improve the system.

See also

family life cycle
product life cycle

(Definition of “life cycle” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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