TERMIUM Plus®

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physical life [2 records]

Record 1 2007-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Financial Accounting
DEF

The period of time over which a fixed asset is productive, regardless of obsolescence and excessive maintenance costs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité générale
DEF

Période au cours de laquelle un bien est susceptible de rendre service même s'il est devenu désuet ou donne lieu à des frais d'entretien élevés.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Planning
DEF

The period of time over which the structure may be expected to remain in existence as a functioning entity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement urbain
DEF

Durée d'utilisation d'une construction limitée seulement par la détérioration générale compte tenu d'un entretien normal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planificación urbana
DEF

Duración prevista de funcionamiento de [una construcción] con el adecuado mantenimiento.

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