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cycle time
This term is primarily used in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and agile project management. It describes a specific metric of efficiency, focusing on the duration of a single iteration of a process rather than the total lead time, which would include waiting periods before the work actually begins.
In a professional context, reducing cycle time is typically associated with increasing throughput and eliminating waste. While it is a compound noun, it functions as a singular conceptual unit of measurement in technical reports and performance dashboards.
Meanings
Examples
We need to reduce the cycle time of the assembly line to meet the new quota.
The average cycle time for a feature request is currently five days.
If we can shorten the cycle time, we can increase our daily output.
I wonder if automating this step will actually lower the cycle time.
The machine has a cycle time of forty seconds per unit.
Our team is focusing on reducing cycle time to improve agility.
Check the cycle time for the heat treatment process.
The cycle time is too long for this specific operation.