life cycle analysis
noun[CorU]
(alsolifecycle analysis)ukusMARKETING,PRODUCTION
thedetailedstudyof theseriesofchangesthat aproduct,process,activity, etc. goes through duringitsexistence:
Strategists mayundertakeanin-depthlifecycleanalysisof thewholeenterprise.
Theaimwas toreviewexistingenergylifecycleanalysesofwindturbines.