Lead time Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈtaɪm

LED-tym or LEED-tym

UK

lɛd/ /tˈaɪm

LED-tym

Definition

The amount of time between starting a process and completing it, especially from placing an order to receiving the product or service.

Usage & Nuances

'Lead time' is formal and mainly used in business, manufacturing, and logistics. Common in phrases like 'shorter lead time', 'expected lead time', or 'reduce lead time'. It does not mean 'deadline'.

• Spanish: plazo de entrega - tiempo de entrega
• Portuguese (BR): tempo de entrega - prazo de entrega
• Portuguese (PT): prazo de entrega - tempo de entrega
• Chinese (Simplified): 交货时间 - 前置时间
• Chinese (Traditional): 交貨時間 - 前置時間
• Hindi: लीड टाइम - आपूर्ति समय
• Arabic: مدة التنفيذ - وقت التسليم
• Bengali: লিড টাইম - প্রসেসিং সময়
• Russian: срок выполнения - производственное время
• Japanese: リードタイム
• Vietnamese: thời gian thực hiện - thời gian xử lý
• Korean: 리드 타임 - 처리 기간
• Turkish: teslim süresi - üretim süresi
• Urdu: لیڈ ٹائم - مدتِ تکمیل
• Indonesian: waktu tunggu - waktu proses

Example Sentences

The lead time for this product is two weeks.

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We want to reduce the lead time for orders.

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Can you tell me the lead time for delivery?

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Our supplier said the lead time might be longer this month.

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If you need it fast, we can offer a shorter lead time for an extra fee.

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The new process really helped us cut down our lead time.

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