Definitions for Expiration
ˌɛk spəˈreɪ ʃənex·pi·ra·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. termination, expiration, expirynoun

   a coming to an end of a contract period

   "the expiry of his driver's license"

2. passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, releasenoun

   euphemistic expressions for death

   "thousands mourned his passing"

3. exhalation, expiration, breathing outnoun

   the act of expelling air from the lungs

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. expirationnoun

   The act of expiring

2. expirationnoun

   The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; -- opposed to inspiration.

3. expirationnoun

   Emission of volatile matter; exhalation.

4. expirationnoun

   The last emission of breath; death.

5. expirationnoun

   A coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end.

6. expirationnoun

   That which is expired; matter breathed forth; that which is produced by breathing out, as a sound.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expirationnoun

   1.

   Etymology: from expire.

   2. The last emission of breath; death.That act of respiration which thrusts the air out of the lungs, and contracts the cavity of the breast. John Quincy

   In all expiration the motion is outwards, and therefore rather driveth away the voice than draweth it. Francis Bacon, Nat. History.

   Of an inflammation of the diaphragm, the symptoms are a violent fever, and a most exquisite pain increases upon inspiration; by which it is distinguished from a pleurisy, in which the greatest pain is in expiration. John Arbuthnot, on Diet.

   We have heard him breathe the groan of expiration. Rambler.

   3. Evaporation; act of fuming out.4. Vapour; matter expired.

   Words of this sort resemble the wind in fury and impetuousness, in transientness and sudden expiration. Decay of Piety.

   Close air is warmer than open air, as the cause of cold is an expiration from the earth, which in open places is stronger. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 866.

   5. The cessation of any thing to which life is figuratively ascribed.

   To satisfy ourselves of its expiration we darkened the room, and in vain endeavoured to discover any spark of fire. Boyle.

   6. The conclusion of any limited time.

   If ’till the expiration of your month,
   You will return and sojourn with my sister,
   Dismissing half your train, come there to me. William Shakespeare, K. Lear.

   This he did in a fortnight after the expiration of the treaty of Uxbridge. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

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1. expiration

   Expiration refers to the end of a period of validity or usefulness. This could relate to time-sensitive items such as food, contracts, legal documents, licenses, medicines, or promotional offers, where after a certain date or duration, they are no longer valid, effective or safe to consume or use.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Expirationnoun

   the act of expiring

2. Expirationnoun

   the act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; -- opposed to inspiration

3. Expirationnoun

   emission of volatile matter; exhalation

4. Expirationnoun

   the last emission of breath; death

5. Expirationnoun

   a coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end

6. Expirationnoun

   that which is expired; matter breathed forth; that which is produced by breathing out, as a sound

7. Etymology: [L. expiratio,exspiratio: cf. F. expiration. See Expire.]

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1. Expiration

   Expiration is an independent feature film written, directed and starring Gavin Heffernan. It was the winner of the Grand Jury Prize and Best Film at the Canadian Filmmakers' Festival.

How to pronounce Expiration?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Expiration in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Expiration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Expiration in a Sentence

1. Jack Pitney:

   Every con game has an expiration date.

2. Leezia Dhalla:

   My DACA expires next May, so I am basically done, what will happen in March is that people will start to fall out of status. Under the terms outlined Tuesday, the administration will stop renewing the two-year reprieve for anyone whose expiration comes up after next March. President Trump has indicated on various occasions that President Trump sympathizes with young immigrants here illegally through no fault of their own. The White House made clear Tuesday that Dreamers are still not a target for deportation. And President Trump, in a written statement, vowed to resolve the issue.

3. Former Navy Captain Dick Tangeman:

   In 1973, nearly 600 American P.O.W.s returned home from Vietnam. Major League Baseball presented each with a golden ticket to see any regular season game in any stadium across the United States( including a guest) free of charge — with no expiration date. Major League Baseball was great. Major League Baseball was Major League Baseball. Major League Baseball even came in a nice leather case.

4. Nelly Cheboi:

   The coolest thing about being the CNN Hero of the Year was being the beacon of hope. There is hope. Poverty has an expiration date. This is all temporary.

5. Royal Dutch Shell Plc:

   We regret that we have been unable to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the USW prior to contract expiration, we remain committed to resolving the remaining issues through collective bargaining at the bargaining table.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Expiration
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Expiration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Expiration
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Expiration
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Expiration