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time-and-motion study

 

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Noun time-and-motion study has 1 sense
  1. time and motion study, time-and-motion study, time-motion study, motion study, time study, work study - an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort
    --1 is a kind of examination, scrutiny

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Time-and-Motion Study

Definition: A systematic technique used for analyzing and improving work processes by studying the various motions and time taken to complete specific tasks.

Sense 1: As a noun, time-and-motion study refers to the process of evaluating work methods in order to increase efficiency and productivity.

Example: The factory implemented a time-and-motion study to identify bottlenecks in their assembly line.

Sense 2: As a noun, time-and-motion study can also refer to a scientific management technique developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor.

Example: Taylor's time-and-motion study revolutionized the industrial world by introducing efficiency principles to increase productivity.

Sense 3: As an adjective phrase, time-and-motion study is used to describe something related to the analysis of work methods and motions.

Example: The engineer conducted a time-and-motion study analysis to identify potential areas for process improvement.

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