Makespan

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks. countable, uncountable

    "If we don't reduce the makespan of that product, the order won't be shipped on time."

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"If we don't reduce the makespan of that product, the order won't be shipped on time."

Etymology

From make + span.

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