: the time between the beginning of a process or project and the appearance of its results
Examples of lead time in a Sentence
We will need at least six months lead time before production begins.
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This needs significant lead time – for grids to be added, workforce to be trained, electricity generation projects to be put on ground, institutional set ups to be made fit for purpose, and most importantly, policies and regulations that drive investment to be put in place.
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Sumant Sinha, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Some parts of the DOT's new rule went into effect as early as May when the Federal Aviation Administration's funding was reauthorized, but some of the provisions had a longer lead time for implentation.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Gibney adds that that some outlets would also need a long lead time to handle a film like this one, but the filmmakers felt demand for the film was urgent, given the spotlight on Netanyahu during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Big tech led the charge with Apple up 1.3% after positive commentary about iPhone lead times from Evercore ISI.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Sumant Sinha, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Some parts of the DOT's new rule went into effect as early as May when the Federal Aviation Administration's funding was reauthorized, but some of the provisions had a longer lead time for implentation.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Gibney adds that that some outlets would also need a long lead time to handle a film like this one, but the filmmakers felt demand for the film was urgent, given the spotlight on Netanyahu during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Big tech led the charge with Apple up 1.3% after positive commentary about iPhone lead times from Evercore ISI.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Lead time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead%20time. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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