Expiry: meaning, definitions and examples

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expiry

[ ɪkˈspaɪəri ]

^{Context #1}

date

The termination or end of a fixed period for which a contract, agreement, or license is valid.

Synonyms

end, expiration, termination

Examples of usage

The expiry date on my passport is approaching.
The expiry of the insurance policy is next month.

^{Context #2}

product

The end of the shelf life of a product, after which it should not be used.

Synonyms

expiration, shelf life, use by date

Examples of usage

Check the expiry date on the milk carton before consuming it.
The expiry of the medication is clearly marked on the packaging.

^{Context #3}

document

To come to the end of the validity or duration of a document, agreement, or license.

Synonyms

end, lapse, terminate

Examples of usage

His driving license is about to expire.
Make sure to renew your membership before it expires.

Translations

Translations of the word "expiry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 validade

expiração
término

🇮🇳 समाप्ति

समाप्ति तिथि
अवसान

🇩🇪 Ablauf

Verfall
Gültigkeitsdauer

🇮🇩 kedaluwarsa

habis masa berlakunya
masa berlaku

🇺🇦 закінчення терміну

термін придатності
завершення

🇵🇱 wygaśnięcie

termin ważności
zakończenie

🇯🇵 有効期限

期限切れ
終了

🇫🇷 expiration

péremption
fin

🇪🇸 vencimiento

caducidad
expiración

🇹🇷 son kullanma tarihi

sona erme
geçerlilik süresi

🇰🇷 만료

유효 기간
종료

🇸🇦 انتهاء الصلاحية

تاريخ انتهاء
انتهاء

🇨🇿 vypršení

platnost
ukončení

🇸🇰 vypršanie

platnosť
ukončenie

🇨🇳 过期

期限
到期

🇸🇮 potek

veljavnost
iztek

🇮🇸 gildistími

útrunni
lok

🇰🇿 мерзімі өту

жарамдылық мерзімі
аяқталу

🇬🇪 ვადა

ვადის ამოწურვა
დასრულება

🇦🇿 müddəti

bitmə
qüvvədə olma müddəti

🇲🇽 vencimiento

caducidad
expiración

Word origin

The word 'expiry' originated from the Latin word 'expirare', which means 'to breathe out' or 'to come to an end'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the end or termination of a fixed period, contract, agreement, or license. The concept of expiry is essential in various aspects of life, including legal documents, product safety, and personal identification. Understanding the expiry of things helps individuals make informed decisions and ensures compliance with regulations.