: the time between the beginning of a process or project and the appearance of its results
Examples of lead time in a Sentence
We will need at least six months lead time before production begins.
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That means sharing content in all stages of production digitally, in hopes of shortening lead times on work like
post-production on movies and shows.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
This lead time allows the Aurora Driver to perceive and react safely to obstacles, making around-the-clock autonomous trucking possible.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This transformation could drastically reduce waste, shorten lead times and empower brands to better align supply with demand.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
The average lead time for a tornado warning is just 10 to 15 minutes.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
This lead time allows the Aurora Driver to perceive and react safely to obstacles, making around-the-clock autonomous trucking possible.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
This transformation could drastically reduce waste, shorten lead times and empower brands to better align supply with demand.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 29 July 2025
The average lead time for a tornado warning is just 10 to 15 minutes.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lead time
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“Lead time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20time. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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