: 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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This short lead time may explain why Dragoon teamed with Teledyne FLIR OEM to use their suite of off-the-shelf software designed for exactly this type of mission.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The facility is located close to Central American textile waste and production streams, allowing for the fast lead times for textile producers in the Americas.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
This leads to longer lead times and likely extra costs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
Here are eight suggestions for ensuring a smooth hand-off of fundraising responsibilities:
Make the most of your lead time.
—Victoria Burkhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The facility is located close to Central American textile waste and production streams, allowing for the fast lead times for textile producers in the Americas.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
This leads to longer lead times and likely extra costs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
Here are eight suggestions for ensuring a smooth hand-off of fundraising responsibilities:
Make the most of your lead time.
—Victoria Burkhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 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 31 May. 2025.
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