: the time between the beginning of a process or project and the appearance of its results
Example Sentences
We will need at least six months lead time before production begins.
Recent Examples on the WebBeyond that Toyota senior program manager Beth Loomis expects about a three month lead time from order to delivery. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 June 2022 The routines last only a minute or so, but there isn’t much lead time. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022 For now, audio vacuum tube buyers are limited to the output of EHX and JJ, the latter of which—a far smaller operation than EHX—has a reported lead time of at least 18 months for new orders. David Meyer, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2022 Deadlines vary, but generally restaurants and bakeries require a longer lead time than grocery stores.Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 The lead time to obtain election hardware is two- to three-times longer than the norm, a delay not seen since 1999 or 2000, Smith said. Scott Bauer, Anchorage Daily News, 20 July 2022 While storm watches were not in effect in advance of the Bowie twister, the Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the area at 5:21 p.m., offering about 10 minutes of lead time. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 With Roe, the situation is particularly galling, given the long lead time the administration was given. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 11 July 2022 Companies will need lead time to manufacture doses of new vaccines if it is decided they are needed. Matthew Herper, STAT, 28 June 2022 See More