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time study

 

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Noun time study has 1 sense
  1. time and motion study, time-and-motion study, time-motion study, motion study, time study, work study - an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
    --1 is a kind of examination, scrutiny

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Time Study

Description: Time study refers to the observation and analysis of work tasks and processes to determine the time required to complete them. It is a systematic method used in industrial engineering to optimize productivity, staffing, and operational efficiency.

Sense 1 (Noun): A method of analyzing and setting standard times for completing specific tasks within a job or process.

Example sentence: The time study revealed that the current assembly line process could be improved by reducing the time required for each step.

Sense 2 (Verb): The act of conducting a systematic observation and measurement of work tasks for time analysis.

Example sentence: The management decided to time study the packaging department to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Sense 3 (Noun, Popular): A technique used in project management to estimate the amount of time required for completing specific tasks or the entire project.

Example sentence: The project manager used time study to accurately determine the timeline and allocate resources for each phase of the construction project.

Sense 4 (Noun, Local): A personalized study schedule created by students to allocate time efficiently for studying different subjects or topics.

Example sentence: Sarah created a time study for her exams, dedicating specific time slots for each subject to ensure thorough preparation.

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