pessimistic time

noun

The maximum estimated period of time, assuming there are no issues, in which a task is likely to be completed.

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Meanings

nounpessimistic time (countable and uncountable, plural pessimistic times)

plural pessimistic times

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe maximum estimated period of time, assuming there are no issues, in which a task is likely to be completed.
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