- time and motion study
- nounan analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort• Syn: ↑time-and-motion study, ↑time-motion study, ↑motion study, ↑time study, ↑work study• Hypernyms: ↑examination, ↑scrutiny
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noun or time-motion study: systematic observation, analysis, and measurement of the separate steps in the performance of a specific job for the purpose of establishing a standard time for each performance, improving procedures, and increasing productivity — called also motion and time study, motion study, time study* * *
the systematic investigation and analysis of the motions and the time required to perform a specific operation or task with a view to seeking more efficient methods of production as well as setting time standards. Also called time study, motion study.* * *
time and motion study UK US noun [countable] [singular time and motion study plural time and motion studies]a study that measures how effective a method or system of working isThesaurus: careful examination and inspectionssynonym* * *
time and motion study,an examination by an efficiency expert of the manner and time taken to do a job to find out if there is a quicker and easier way to do it; time study.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.