time and motion study

noun

An analysis of the motions used in an industrial process with an aim to improve efficiency and productivity.

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Meanings

nountime and motion study (plural time and motion studies)

plural time and motion studies · alternative motion and time study · alternative time-motion study · alternative time-and-motion study

  1. industrybusinessAn analysis of the motions used in an industrial process with an aim to improve efficiency and productivity.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort

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examinationscrutiny
Also see
time study

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Finnish aika- ja liiketutkimus
  • aika- ja liiketutkimusanalysis
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Chicago

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