the timeframe during which something is valid or effective; expiration date or shelf life of perishable goods

the state or quality of being effective or valid; validity

effective when put into practice; (of methods or measures) proven to work; tried and true

The maximum distance at which a weapon, such as a gun, artillery piece, or missile, can reliably and accurately hit its target.

the digits from one to nine, as opposed to zero

effective measures; effective actions

the total weight or amount of cargo, passengers, or equipment that a vehicle or craft carries; the data in a packet or message that is the actual intended message content

cost-effective; economical and efficient

within the period of validity; before the sell-by date

the date on which a contract, policy, or regulation becomes legally valid