Expiration: meaning, definitions and examples
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expiration
[ ˌɛk.spəˈreɪ.ʃən ]
food
The ending of the validity period of a food product, after which it is no longer safe to consume.
Synonyms
best before date, expiry, use by date
Examples of usage
- The expiration date on the milk carton is tomorrow.
- If the expiration of the bread has passed, it is not recommended to eat it.
- I always check the expiration of canned goods before buying them.
document
The termination of the legal validity or period of a document, license, or agreement.
Synonyms
end date, expiry, termination
Examples of usage
- The expiration of my passport is next year.
- Make sure to renew your driver's license before it reaches its expiration.
- The expiration of the contract led to legal disputes.
medicine
The date after which a medication or drug should not be used, as it may no longer be effective or safe.
Synonyms
expiry date, shelf life, use by date
Examples of usage
- Do not take any medication past its expiration.
- Check the expiration on the bottle of pills before taking them.
- The expiration of antibiotics can lead to reduced potency.
Translations
Translations of the word "expiration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expiração
🇮🇳 समाप्ति
🇩🇪 Ablauf
🇮🇩 kedaluwarsa
🇺🇦 закінчення терміну
🇵🇱 wygaśnięcie
🇯🇵 期限切れ
🇫🇷 expiration
🇪🇸 vencimiento
🇹🇷 sona erme
🇰🇷 만료
🇸🇦 انتهاء الصلاحية
🇨🇿 vypršení
🇸🇰 uplynutie
🇨🇳 过期
🇸🇮 iztek
🇮🇸 frestur
🇰🇿 мерзімі біту
🇬🇪 ვადის გასვლა
🇦🇿 müddətin bitməsi
🇲🇽 vencimiento
Word origin
The word 'expiration' comes from the Latin word 'exspirare', which means 'to breathe out' or 'to die'. The term was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to the act of breathing out or the process of expelling air from the lungs. Over time, the meaning of 'expiration' expanded to include the ending or termination of various things, such as food products, documents, and medications.