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Definitions

lead time

[leed] / lid /
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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He says he’s wary about his Somali clients getting a fair hearing, given the volume of cases that have been rescheduled and the abbreviated lead time for hearings.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Lastly, durable goods, including cars, electrical appliances, white goods and furniture, have a lead time of about 3.5 quarters.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

“The cooling of prices should give the BOJ sufficient lead time before deciding on another rate increase,” said Takuya Hoshino, an economist at the research firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Saraiya said Koerner has helped identify roadblocks to progress — such as the typical lead time in lining up utility services — and the county is working to streamline the entire rebuilding process for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025

I estimate the lead time on the hoverplanes and let my arrow fly.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.