adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance. not-comparable

   "just-in-time learning"

2. 2
   Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance.; Of a manufacturing system in which components are delivered at the precise time required, thus minimizing inventory carrying costs. not-comparable
3. 3
   Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance.; Performing compilation of code on the client machine immediately before execution. not-comparable

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