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lead-time

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lead-time has 1 sense
  1. lead time - the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process; "the lead times for many publications can vary tremendously"; "planning is a area where lead time can be reduced"
    --1 is a kind of time interval, interval

Definitions from the Web

Lead Time

Noun:

1. The amount of time it takes for a product to be delivered or for a process to be completed.

Example sentences:

  1. The lead time for this custom-made piece of furniture is approximately four weeks.
  2. We need to reduce the lead time for our manufacturing process to improve customer satisfaction.

Verb:

1. To estimate or calculate the amount of time required for a particular task or process.

Example sentences:

  1. Our project manager will lead time the development phase to ensure timely completion.
  2. Make sure to lead time each step of the production process accurately.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to the time required to perform a task or complete a process.

Example sentences:

  1. The lead time analysis revealed areas where efficiency could be improved.
  2. Shortening the lead time period will help us meet tight deadlines.

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