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Definition of lead time noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lead time

noun
 
/ˈliːd taɪm/
 
/ˈliːd taɪm/
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  1. the time between starting and completing a production process; the time between placing an order and the item being delivered
    • Our normal lead time from order confirmation to dispatch is two weeks.
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