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

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The spike in demand for scarce components has pushed up costs across the supply chain as well and lengthened lead time for receiving critical aerospace parts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

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

“Other equipment,” another component of business investment, has a similar lead time to transportation equipment.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 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

lead time

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