parkinson's law

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Noun parkinson's law has 2 senses

Parkinson's law - C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion
--₁ is a kind of observation, reflection, reflexion
Parkinson's law - C. Northcote Parkinson's cynical observation that the number of subordinates in an organization will increase linearly regardless of the amount of work to be done
--₂ is a kind of observation, reflection, reflexion

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Parkinson's Law

Noun

Sense: A satirical adage stating that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

Usage:

According to Parkinson's Law, if you have a week to complete a project, it will take you a week to finish it.
Parkinson's Law suggests that setting tighter deadlines can increase productivity.