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lead times

lead times is the plural of lead time.

Meaning of lead time

Noun

lead time (countable and uncountable, plural lead times)

  1. (idiomatic) The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.
    • It's an excellent device, but it has a 10-week lead time, so be sure to order it in advance.

Questions about lead times

What is lead times the plural of?
Lead times is the plural of lead time.

Words near lead times in the dictionary

  1. lead the charge
  2. lead the line
  3. lead the way
  4. lead through
  5. lead time
  6. lead times
  7. lead to
  8. lead trophies
  9. lead trophy
  10. lead up
  11. lead up to

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