lead time

/ˌlid ˈtaɪm/
/lid taɪm/
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Definitions of lead time
  1. noun
    the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process
    “the lead times for many publications can vary tremendously”
    “planning is an area where lead time can be reduced”
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    type of:
    interval, time interval
    a definite length of time marked off by two instants
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