\ ˈstrech-ˌau̇t
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Definition of stretch-out
1
: a system of industrial operation in which workers are required to do extra work with slight or with no additional pay
2
: the act of stretching out : the state of being stretched out
3
: an economizing measure that spreads a limited quantity over a larger field than originally intended: such as
a
: a slackening of production schedules so that a quantity of goods will be produced over a longer period than initially planned
b
: a restructuring of a loan repayment schedule over an extended period of time
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“Stretch-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch-out. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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