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lead time Definition

lead time (lēd)

noun

Manufacturing the period of time between the decision to make a product and the beginning of actual production

lead time Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • long: Because of the long lead times, funding allocations should extend beyond Treasury controlled 2-3 year spending cycles.
  • estimated: An estimated delivery lead time is shown next to each product on this website.

Noun used with modifier

  • delivery: An estimated delivery lead time is shown next to each product on this website.