cycle time

noun — 2 senses

cycle time

noun
1

Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences, Software The total elapsed time to complete an operation or set of operations.

  • Order cycle time can now be minutes from when the customer starts entering an order to when it is visible to the warehouse.
  • Production cycle time is not as important as the time spent in transit.
1 more example
  • Design cycle time for an all-new state-of-the-art compressor is still years from go-ahead to readiness for manufacture.
2

the time equipment takes to complete one cycle of operation, from start to finish

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