makespan

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noun

The time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks.

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

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Meanings

nounmakespan (countable and uncountable, plural makespans)

plural makespans

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe time difference between the start and finish of a sequence of jobs or tasks.

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

Origin

From make + span.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

makespan. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/makespan

MLA

“makespan.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/makespan. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “makespan,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/makespan.

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